Clinical Instructor (Patient Care Program, Part-time Contract) at Stepful

**Who this is for** A healthcare professional based in or near Manhattan looking to transition into a hands-on clinical educator role for a patient care trainin

Work type: onsite

Location: New York City

Salary: $40 – $50/hr

Type: Contract

Summary

**Who this is for** A healthcare professional based in or near Manhattan looking to transition into a hands-on clinical educator role for a patient care training program. **Key highlights** A part-time, on-site contract role that bridges the gap between classroom simulation and real-world clinical rotations at a major hospital partner. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Are comfortable demonstrating patient care techniques and supervising students in a simulation lab setting. - Have the ability to coordinate effectively with hospital preceptors and administrative site staff. - Are available for the specific program dates (June–August) including weekend/early morning shifts. - Can provide clear, constructive feedback and remediation to students to ensure clinical mastery.

Job Description

About Stepful:

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with [a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT](https://www.stepful.com/post/stepful-announces-series-b). [We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025](https://www.stepful.com/post/stepful-named-1-edtech-company-in-us-top-10-globally-times-2025-list).

We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most

Our values:

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

• Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.

• Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.

• Build together: We win when we rely on each other.

• Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

We are seeking a Clinical Educator to teach Stepful's Patient Care Associate cohort at our hospital partner site in Manhattan, NY. This role has two core responsibilities:

• Facilitating hands-on learning in a simulation lab using simulation equipment and following Stepful's established curriculum

• Supporting students through their clinical rotations at our hospital partner site

This is a 1099 contract role that requires in-person instruction at our hospital and training center partner location, so candidates must be local to the location site (Manhattan, NY) or willing to travel for the duration of the course.

What you’ll do:

• Teach and facilitate skills labs for Stepful's Patient Care Associate cohort. Demonstrate proper patient care techniques, provide live step-by-step instruction, and supervise student practice.

• Assess student competency and provide feedback and remediation as needed. Ensure that students achieve mastery of foundational patient care skills before advancing through clinical rotations.

• Coordinate with hospital preceptors and site staff to align student clinical rotations with program goals and navigate site-specific protocols.

• Document student progress and report on clinical outcomes.

• Represent Stepful on-site with our hospital and training center partner, supporting a positive experience for students and clinical staff alike.

This contract role has the following time commitments:

• Onboarding (June 1 – July 18): 5 hours per week of onboarding to be scheduled in coordination with the Stepful team. This will include visiting our partner hospital site in Manhattan, familiarizing yourself with the program curriculum and skill lab requirements, and completing hospital onboarding, including systems access and ID verification.

• Program delivery (July 18 – August 21): On-site in Manhattan, Saturday through Tuesday, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm EST, leading skill labs and conducting clinical rotations with students.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a clinical, patient care role (e.g., PCT, CNA, CMA, LPN, RN) in medical-surgical or acute care hospital settings

• 2+ years of experience providing clinical instruction in a patient care setting (e.g., a hospital setting, medical clinic, or nursing or behavioral home setting)

• E.g., Experience facilitating clinical rotations for students at a hospital or clinical site, coordinating with site staff, following site-specific protocols, and managing students within a live care environment

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Proven ability to work closely with nursing teams, leadership, and interdisciplinary staff

• Availability for the following:

• June 1 - July 17:

• Available ~5 hours/week for onboarding, including in-person visits at our partner hospital site in Manhattan

• July 18 - August 21:

• In-person simulation labs and clinical rotations: Saturday through Tuesday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm ET

• Virtual work: 5 hours/week (e.g., for grading, meetings)

• Current BLS certification

• You have nursing experience (associate’s degree or higher; current and active clinical credential)

• You have experience working with students or colleagues from varied socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds

• Intro Call with Talent Acquisition team member

• Case Study Assignment

• On-site Panel Interview (at our NYC office)

Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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