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How much do clinical instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical instructor in Virginia is $68,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,100.00 and $82,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical instructor?

Clinical instructors are fully qualified physical therapists who provide real-life training and experience in physical therapy (PT) to students. As a clinical instructor, you are a mentor to your students, and the skills you teach them during their clinical rotations are essential for their education in physical therapy and rehab. Your duties include allowing students to shadow you throughout your work day, explaining your approach to each patient’s physical therapy and rehab program, and providing opportunities for students to work directly with patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Instructor, you need a solid clinical background in your specialty, a relevant professional degree, and appropriate licensure or certification. Familiarity with simulation labs, electronic health records, and educational technologies is commonly required. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help Clinical Instructors effectively guide students and foster a positive learning environment. These competencies ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical education and the preparation of competent healthcare professionals.

How does a clinical instructor typically balance teaching responsibilities with clinical practice?

Clinical Instructors often split their time between supervising students in clinical settings and managing administrative or instructional tasks. They are responsible for guiding students through hands-on patient care, providing real-time feedback, and ensuring best practices are followed. Balancing these duties requires strong organizational skills, as instructors must also coordinate with academic faculty, attend meetings, and stay current with clinical protocols. Many find that working closely with both students and healthcare teams is rewarding, though it can be challenging to juggle multiple priorities effectively.

What is the difference between Clinical Instructor vs Clinical Supervisor?

AspectClinical InstructorClinical Supervisor
Required CredentialsTypically requires a relevant healthcare degree and teaching certificationRequires healthcare licensure and experience, may include supervisory certifications
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, hospitals, clinics, academic institutionsHealthcare facilities, hospitals, clinics, and sometimes educational settings
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, training programs, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations, often overseeing staff

While both roles involve clinical oversight, a Clinical Instructor primarily focuses on teaching and training students in educational settings, whereas a Clinical Supervisor oversees and manages clinical staff and patient care in healthcare facilities. The roles often overlap in healthcare environments but differ in their core responsibilities and focus areas.

What do clinical instructors do?

Clinical instructors teach and supervise students in healthcare settings, providing practical training and ensuring they develop necessary skills. They evaluate student performance, offer feedback, and often hold certifications in their field to ensure quality education. Their role involves mentoring, demonstrating procedures, and maintaining patient safety standards.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Clinical Instructor jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Clinical Instructor job openings:

Infographic showing various Clinical Instructor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $68,072 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Diagnostic Imaging Radiology Clin Instructor

Inova Health System

Leesburg, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New


Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Diagnostic Imaging Radiology Clinical Instructor to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Diagnostic Imaging Radiology Clinical Instructor Job Responsibilities:

  • The Diagnostic Imaging Radiology Clinical Instructor provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to Radiology Students and other technologists while ensuring optimal department functions. Acts as a liaison between Inova Health System's Fairfax Hospital Radiology Services and administrative program personnel by fostering effective and efficient educational opportunities.
  • Provides work assignments, direction and support to Radiology Students based on program and individual student needs.
  • Orients, educates and develops Student Radiologic Technologists to ensure competencies and ability to fulfill specified responsibilities.
  • Partners with other Radiology Clinical Instructors to assess direct patient contact skills, radiographic techniques, delivery of patient care and appropriateness of reactions when responding to routine and critical situations.
  • Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring, as demonstrated by risk management reports; Takes ownership of imaging QC/QA and, in conjunction with administrative program personnel, PI for students necessitated by clinical performance.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Associate degree or Graduate of an accredited school/program of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine with a valid certification.
  • Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association upon start
  • Licensure: Must be certified by at least one of the following:
    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
    • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
    • Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
    • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
    • Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
  • Experience: Three years of experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist in a hospital/ healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience as an educator, instructor or mentor.
About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.


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