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Director of Clinical Education roles sit squarely within H-1B specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, health sciences, or a related clinical field. Employers in hospital systems, nursing schools, and healthcare organizations regularly file H-1B petitions for this title, making it a viable sponsorship target for qualified international professionals.
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85072 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic PA Studies
Status:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Pay Range
$0.00 - $0.00
The Department of PA Studies at the Winston-Salem campus is seeking a highly qualified PA to serve as a principal faculty member for the Master of Medical Science (MMS) program, as well as the Director of Clinical Education across both the Boone and Winston-Salem campuses. The MMS program is dedicated to preparing, equipping, and mentoring future Physician Assistants to address the evolving needs of the healthcare environment and serve diverse patient populations. Our PA program is distinguished by its longstanding tradition of innovation in medical education. Since its founding in 1969, the program has emphasized inquiry-based, small-group, and self-directed learning, centered on real patient medical cases. The Wake Forest PA program is a rigorous 24-month curriculum that integrates didactic and clinical education across both campuses.
The Director of Clinical Education is a principal faculty member responsible for managing the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical education activities on our Winston Salem and Boone campuses. Reporting to the Program Director, the primary responsibilities of the Director of Clinical Education include:
- Oversee Course Directors for all supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPE)
- Organize and oversee delivery of Clinical Education orientation during Clinical year prep course
- Organize and oversee Clinical Education Introduction session during first year
- Organize and oversee the recruitment event that occurs after R8 (during callbacks)
- Review and verify admissions presentation annually
- Ensure clinical education curriculum meets program goals, accreditation standards and programmatic competencies
- Manage the identification, on-boarding and professional development of supervised clinical practice instructional faculty
- Ensure monthly audit of SCPE instructor credentialing
- Monitor and ensure all SCPEs meet program requirements and that SCPE availability meets program requirements for all students
- Ensure necessary data is sent annually to Curriculum and Assessment committee
- Generate EOR exam performance report
- Report student preparedness for rotation data at the end of R3 to Curriculum and Assessment
- Track and report out safety events to Program Appraisal Committee
- Review and publish clinical year handbook
- Coordinate with the Centralized Learner Deployment team to foster rotation development and to provide oversight of PA learners in the centralized system
- Ensure students meet program defined educational requirements, course learning outcomes, and program competencies
- Develop and lead meetings, workshops, retreats, or other planning activities that facilitate programmatic success in meeting goals for clinical education
- Monitor and ensure quality and integrity of the testing environment during assessment events
- Coordinate with the Director of Student Services to address and resolve learning environment concerns
- Participate on the final summative examination task force
Committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, we are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree or above; awarded degree must be from an accredited PA program
- Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina
- Candidates are required to work clinically 8 hours per week. Availability to travel to clinical sites as needed is required. Schedule is primarily 8am-5pm with the ability to respond to calls on evenings and weekends as needed for student or preceptor support.
- An ideal candidate will be a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have experience in PA education and/or clinical precepting, and a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department:
85072 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic PA Studies
Status:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Pay Range
$0.00 - $0.00
The Department of PA Studies at the Winston-Salem campus is seeking a highly qualified PA to serve as a principal faculty member for the Master of Medical Science (MMS) program, as well as the Director of Clinical Education across both the Boone and Winston-Salem campuses. The MMS program is dedicated to preparing, equipping, and mentoring future Physician Assistants to address the evolving needs of the healthcare environment and serve diverse patient populations. Our PA program is distinguished by its longstanding tradition of innovation in medical education. Since its founding in 1969, the program has emphasized inquiry-based, small-group, and self-directed learning, centered on real patient medical cases. The Wake Forest PA program is a rigorous 24-month curriculum that integrates didactic and clinical education across both campuses.
The Director of Clinical Education is a principal faculty member responsible for managing the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical education activities on our Winston Salem and Boone campuses. Reporting to the Program Director, the primary responsibilities of the Director of Clinical Education include:
- Oversee Course Directors for all supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPE)
- Organize and oversee delivery of Clinical Education orientation during Clinical year prep course
- Organize and oversee Clinical Education Introduction session during first year
- Organize and oversee the recruitment event that occurs after R8 (during callbacks)
- Review and verify admissions presentation annually
- Ensure clinical education curriculum meets program goals, accreditation standards and programmatic competencies
- Manage the identification, on-boarding and professional development of supervised clinical practice instructional faculty
- Ensure monthly audit of SCPE instructor credentialing
- Monitor and ensure all SCPEs meet program requirements and that SCPE availability meets program requirements for all students
- Ensure necessary data is sent annually to Curriculum and Assessment committee
- Generate EOR exam performance report
- Report student preparedness for rotation data at the end of R3 to Curriculum and Assessment
- Track and report out safety events to Program Appraisal Committee
- Review and publish clinical year handbook
- Coordinate with the Centralized Learner Deployment team to foster rotation development and to provide oversight of PA learners in the centralized system
- Ensure students meet program defined educational requirements, course learning outcomes, and program competencies
- Develop and lead meetings, workshops, retreats, or other planning activities that facilitate programmatic success in meeting goals for clinical education
- Monitor and ensure quality and integrity of the testing environment during assessment events
- Coordinate with the Director of Student Services to address and resolve learning environment concerns
- Participate on the final summative examination task force
Committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, we are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree or above; awarded degree must be from an accredited PA program
- Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina
- Candidates are required to work clinically 8 hours per week. Availability to travel to clinical sites as needed is required. Schedule is primarily 8am-5pm with the ability to respond to calls on evenings and weekends as needed for student or preceptor support.
- An ideal candidate will be a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have experience in PA education and/or clinical precepting, and a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Clinical Education
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to clinical education leadership. A nursing or health sciences degree typically qualifies, but a general management degree without clinical coursework can trigger an RFE. Confirm alignment using O*NET before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Director of Clinical Education roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title. That history signals genuine H-1B sponsorship experience, not just willingness in principle.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for this SOC code in your target metro area. Your employer must meet that threshold in the LCA, so knowing it in advance prevents late-stage offer complications.
Prioritize healthcare systems over staffing agencies
Hospital networks and academic medical centers typically sponsor H-1B directly as cap-subject petitions. Staffing or contract firms placing clinical educators may use different arrangements that affect your status continuity when assignments end.
Time your application around the April cap filing window
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're negotiating a Director of Clinical Education offer in late spring, ask your employer whether they'll file in the next cap cycle or pursue a cap-exempt route through a nonprofit hospital affiliate.
Prepare a role-specific specialty occupation letter
USCIS scrutinizes clinical education titles that blend administrative and instructional duties. Ask your employer to draft a support letter detailing that the role requires specialized clinical knowledge, not just general management skills, to reduce RFE risk.
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Does a Director of Clinical Education role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Director of Clinical Education roles typically require a degree in nursing, health sciences, or a related clinical field, which satisfies that standard. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs, so the job description language matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for clinical education directors?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, nursing schools, and large outpatient networks are the most active sponsors for this title. Some are affiliated with nonprofit or government institutions, which can qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers and file year-round. You can search employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Director of Clinical Education offers?
Your employer must certify in the Labor Condition Application that your offered pay meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for this occupation in the work location. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. A director-level role typically falls at Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable wage before finalizing your offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new clinical education employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you've maintained valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 petition. Your clinical education credentials and prior approval are not automatically transferred and must be re-documented.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Director of Clinical Education?
A strong petition includes a degree evaluation confirming your credentials meet U.S. equivalency, an employer support letter explaining why the role requires a clinically specialized degree, and your professional licenses if the position involves overseeing licensed staff. If your degree is in a tangential field, a detailed skills assessment and relevant work history help establish specialty occupation fit under USCIS guidelines.
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