Interim Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Laramie County Community College

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

A copy of official or unofficial transcripts are required for this position. You can upload transcripts in your applicant profile. A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

*This is an Interim appointment to temporarily fill this position while the permanent employee is out on extended leave. The interim period will last until the permanent employee returns.*

• This is a Faculty C, level 8 position (206 duty days). 
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled. 
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process. Tentative start date: February 7th, 2025.

Salary and Benefits: This is a interim, full-time, benefited Faculty C, 8  level position. Starting salary range: $87,992.00 - $102,656.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Three Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development           

Job Summary:

The Interim Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator of LCCC's Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a full-time benefited Category D Faculty position responsible for program instruction, curriculum development, overall coordination of clinical instruction and clinical rotations for the PTA Program. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: develop clinical site contacts; understand and communicate the program's clinical needs to all stakeholders; coordinate; plan, and communicate the clinical schedules each semester; troubleshoot and resolve barriers or conflicts that occur with clinical sites; assist with tracking student clinical progress; conduct clinical site visits, and report the overall status for the areas of responsibility to the Program Director.

Additionally, this position will instruct and develop and curriculum that is student-centered, hands-on, with active instruction in didactic and laboratory courses to meet the standards of the College, state regulatory, and national accreditation requirements. This position participates in recruitment, retention, and advising of students and comprehensive program assessment. The essential functions of this position require the ability to work a variable work schedule including day, evening, and weekend courses, which may be located on the Cheyenne campus, Outreach campuses, and clinical sites as assigned.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

For information about Cheyenne http://lccc.wy.edu/about/welcome.

Essential Functions: - this position is Exempt, I.e., is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.

• Development & maintenance of clinical partnerships, including consistent, frequent, and clear communication with current and future clinical partners, students, and LCCC.
• Coordination, planning, and direction for clinical experiences including facilitation of onboarding requirements, tracking student progress and ensuring student eligibility.
• Support the monitoring of students during their clinical practicum to ensure student progress and satisfaction of requirements of regulatory accrediting bodies and LCCC standards.
• Maintain and adapt curriculum and assessments aligning with CAPTE requirements, needs of the physical therapy profession, and the approved Master Course Outline of Record (MCOR).
• Evaluate clinical partner and clinical instructor effectiveness through site visits and surveys, communicating clinical partner needs with LCCC. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 All LCCC faculty are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the competency areas appropriate to their faculty level as defined in the College's Administrative Procedure 2.17.lP.In addition, requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include.

• Professional Knowledge and ability within the discipline of assigned instruction
• Ability to continuously monitor and research changes in the industry and field of study and to adapt program offerings to meet these standards
• Ability to work in an environment of collaboration, cooperation, sensitivity and confidentiality in working with the public, student, colleagues and staff in both the classroom and campus settings
• Skill in applying the appropriate teaching techniques and methods in classroom and/or online instruction
• Ability to teach course content that is consistent with the official course outline of record and use pertinent course materials at an appropriate level
• Ability to establish a student-instructor relationship conducive to learning and promote active involvement of student in learning activities
• Advanced working knowledge and ability with personal computing applications -specifically Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (e.g., Reader, Professional)
• Knowledge of basic office equipment including (but not limited to) personal computer and associated peripherals, fax machine, multi-line telephone, voice recorders, and other electronic devices
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to effectively and professionally execute the essential functions of this position with proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport, communicating with courtesy and tact, accurately determine other's needs, collecting necessary information, and follow-through when requested
• Ability to travel when necessary
• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process) and consider possible applications of discipline related literature and publications

Physical/Mental Demands:

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to work in a medical setting with potential exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens; Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures must be utilized as required
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of a Physical Therapist Assistant
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; , and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required includinglong work days, evenings, and weekends as needed; overnight travel may be  
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds to perform essential position functions. Lifts exceeding 50 pounds require a team lift  
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds
• Able to manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and exceptional hand-eye coordination
• Able to function in an environment with substantial latex and/or nitrile material exposure and without anallergic reaction 

This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of direct/clinical work experience OR an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years of direct/clinical work experience as a licensed PT or PTA
• Two (2) years of instructional experience in a clinical or educational setting
• State Licensure as a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant and the ability to obtain Licensure in the state of Wyoming

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Earned DPT degree from an accredited institution or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Physical Therapy or educational
• Four (4) years of instructional experience in a clinical or educational setting to include online course work

All LCCC Faculty are required to meet the minimum faculty qualifications as defined within the College's Administrative Procedure 2.7P.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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