Physical Therapy Clinical Education Coordinator

Rockhurst University and the Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are currently seeking applications for a Clinical Education Coordinator in the Physical Therapy and Exercise Science department. This position supports all Clinical Education activities within the Physical Therapy Program. A large component of the work of the position is coordinating all requirements needed for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students to matriculate and engage in full-time clinical experiences in a variety of clinical sites outside the Rockhurst campus.

Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university of over three thousand students that offers more than fifty undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service. Our mission is to transform lives by creating a learning community centered on excellence in undergraduate liberal and graduate education. Rockhurst is Catholic and Jesuit, involved in the life and growth of the city and the region, and committed to the service of the contemporary world.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with clinical education activities and coordinating with clinical education sites to allow for the placement of physical therapy students in a variety of clinical settings.

Manage the EXXAT database for clinical education sites.

Manage and communicate clinical compliance with partners.

Provide other Clinical Education and Physical Therapy and Exercise Science administrative support.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals including faculty and students

Full time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including: 

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Short and long term disability 
• Life insurance 
• 125 Tax Savings Plan 
• Tax deferred retirement plan  
• Tuition Remission for undergraduate and graduate classes for employees 
• Tuition Remission for undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children 
• A 37.5-hour work week 
• Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays 

Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations and three work/professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Applicants who would enhance the diversity of the University, such as individuals from historically underrepresented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.