Program Specialist 2 - Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Department in the College of Health, Science & Public Health is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for a Program Specialist 2.

The Program Specialist 2 is responsible for the planning, coordination, development, communication, implementation and oversight of specialized programs, functions, and components unique to the Clinical Education (CE) Program in the Eastern Washington University (EWU) Department of Physical Therapy. They act as program liaison and will apply specific CE Program job knowledge that is not transferable to other areas within the DPT program or to other EWU departments or programs.

The Program Specialist 2 will assist the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) with specialized needs of the CE Program in the EWU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program. They will provide service to students throughout their enrollment in the 3-year program (approximately 120 in the program).

This individual must be highly organized and detail oriented. They must be able to self-determine and direct work requirements, plan, organize, achieve deadlines, exercise independent reasoning and decision making, analyze problems, use discretion, and keep confidentiality. They will access and interpret policies and procedures specific to the Clinical Education Program. They will interact daily with the DCE; EWU DPT faculty, students, staff, and administrators; other departments at EWU; Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (SCCEs), Clinical Instructors (CIs), and contract administrators at clinical sites in the community; and other outside entities.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays & 1 personal paid professional leave day per year, and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page:https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

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Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 11, 2024, and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed.

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.

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