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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Department of Physical Therapy prepares future movement specialists through an evidence-based and patient-centered curriculum. The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, available in both residential and hybrid pathways, blends foundational sciences, hands-on training, and clinical experiences to develop well-rounded and compassionate providers. Faculty collaborate with local physical therapy professionals to ensure students receive the most relevant and impactful education.
With a low student-to-faculty ratio, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and clinical placements across the state and beyond, the department fosters leadership and innovation in physical therapy. The curriculum supports research and professional development, equipping graduates to improve patient mobility and quality of life.
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Position Overview
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Clinical Site Coordinator to join our team supporting the residential pathway. The department will house two pathways, the existing face to face pathway and the hybrid pathway (pending approvals) with students set to matriculate in July 2025. This position will report to the Director of Clinical Education in the residential pathway and work closely with the hybrid clinical site coordinator and hybrid Director of Clinical Education.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Ability to review work for accuracy.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in database management, contracts, and Microsoft products.
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Job Duties
- In conjunction with the DCE, ensure department compliance with all accreditation standards applicable to the clinical portion of the curriculum and the students supervised clinical practice experiences.
- Recruits, schedules, and monitors clinical sites used for supervised clinical practice experiences for PT students.
- Manage student records and ensure completion of needed documents for students prior to clinical rotations, providing attestation documents as needed.
- Maintain records for Clinical Instructor CCU certificates.
- Maintain and update online clinical education management software as requested by the DCE.
- Compile clinical site and clinical instructor feedback so the DCE can assess the quality of education and experiences for students at clinical education sites. Gather timely evaluations of CIs and clinical sites.
- Assist with coordination, updates and confirmation of affiliation agreements with clinical sites to secure commitments for clinical education of PT students.
- Assists the Director of Clinical Education team in coordinating and evaluating the performance of clinical sites and clinical instructors (CIs) related to the clinical education of PT students.
- Recruit and obtain new clinical site contracts and CIs in support of the programs supervised clinical education experiences.
- Maintain a network of contacts and organizations to maintain information regarding clinical rotation requirements and activities.
- Manage student records and ensure completion of needed documents for students prior to clinical rotations, providing attestation documents as needed.
- Update the Clinical Education Handbook as needed.
- Assist with the organization and facilitation of continuing education programming that will enhance CI alignment with and commitment to the teaching goals of the program.
- Keep student portals up to date with past CI and clinical site evaluations. Facilitate gathering of student assignments.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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