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Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

Respiratory Therapy Director Clinical Education

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Overview

The Director Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy oversees the coordination and availability of clinical placement sites to ensure high-quality experiential learning for students. This role is responsible for preparing students for clinical assignments through instructional support, lab practice, and classroom education, as well as managing required pre-placement processes such as scheduling, physicals, background checks, and drug testing to meet clinical site requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement, evaluate, and document clinical education experiences in alignment with approved curriculum and program outcomes
  • Enforce and drive clinical education objectives that support student competency development and learning expectations
  • Coordinate clinical education activities to align with didactic instruction and program scheduling needs
  • Evaluate clinical education sites to confirm appropriate learning environments and instructional resources
  • Conduct and document regular clinical site visits to assess student progress and achievement of clinical objectives
  • Support quality assurance activities including data collection, reporting, program review, and advisory committee participation
  • Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements that meet institutional, regulatory, and program requirements
  • Supervise clinical education activities to ensure consistent application of program policies and procedures
  • Monitor and verify student compliance with health, background, and regulatory requirements prior to clinical placement
  • Oversee clinical instruction and supervision to ensure students meet program completion and licensure readiness requirements

  • Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
  • Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in any field (required)
  • Minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with two (2) years in clinical respiratory care and two (2) years as a faculty member or clinical preceptor in an accredited respiratory therapy program
  • Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
  • Experience with education students in a clinical setting (preferred)

  • Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
  • Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
  • Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
  • Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
  • Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills
  • Proficiency in curriculum development, teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance
  • Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
  • Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
  • Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
  • Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
  • Drive innovation to improve organizational success
  • Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
  • Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
  • Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity

  • Able and willing to:
    • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
    • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
    • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
    • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
  • Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
  • Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
  • Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

  • Frequently (80% or more of workday)
    • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
    • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
  • Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
    • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
  • Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
    • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
    • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures

  • Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
  • This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
  • Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 10%)