DIRECTOR TRAINING EDUCATION

Job Title: Director of Education & Training 

Reports To:  VP of Clinics              

FLSA Status: Exempt         

Department: Clinics

About Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics: 

After over 50 years of leading the industry in pediatric orthotic solutions, we’ve joined forces with OrthoPediatrics to expand their Specialty Bracing Division. Together, we are a company that is dedicated to a very special Cause, that of improving the lives of children with orthopedic related conditions.  While we do provide many special products to help kids, we are more than a product company. We are committed to the infinite Idea of improving healthcare for children and improving the lives of their families and friends. We are a unified team of people who believe that to change the world for children we must also invest in one another. Our culture is one that values people before profits, is committed to leadership development, values honesty and transparency, and provides space for people to take risks and try new things. OrthoPediatrics Specialty Bracing is a fulfilling place for personal growth and to make a difference in the lives of others.

Position Description: The Director of Education and Training manages the development and implementation of Boston O&P’s training and education programs. The Director will oversee the 4 clinical service programs and will work with department leads across the division to ensure the maintenance, continuous improvement, and scalability of all training programs that support patient care within the organization. 

This is a remote position with regular travel to our Stoughton Headquarters

Core Responsibilities:  

1. Program management: Oversee day-to-day operations of the clinical programs, including the management and alignment of program directors, service program teams, and associated standard procedures. Clinical programs include lower limb, spinal, cranial, prosthetic, and residency programs.
2. Curriculum development: Create and maintain training curriculum. Use outcomes, feedback, and industry research to improve quality of curriculum.
3. Personnel development: Identify and develop mentors & trainers across all training functions.
4. Training initiatives: Manage schedules and competency tracking for all employees, including clinicians, clinical assistants, patient care coordinators, central billing team, and fabrication team. 
5. Resource management: Manage human, financial, and physical resources associated with education & training. 
6. Communication: Manage communication and feedback. 
7. Collaboration: Work with cross-division leads and external resources.
8. Partnership building: Foster partnerships with subject matter experts to enhance skills and knowledge developed through educational opportunities. 
9. Compliance: Ensure staff has access to educational resources to maintain certification relevant to their role. 
10. External education: Guide content and strategy development for patient, parent, and referral education.

Education/Experience:  

A master's degree in education, curriculum development, educational administration, or educational leadership can prepare someone for the management and oversight responsibilities of this role. 

A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of orthotics and prosthetics.

*This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all- inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston O&P is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.