Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor (PTA or PT) | Part-time

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor Location: Pima Medical Institute - Denver Campus | On-Site Position Type: Part-Time (32 Hours/Week) | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Compensation: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor

Location: Pima Medical Institute - Denver Campus | On-Site

Position Type: Part-Time (32 Hours/Week) | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour

 

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Denver campus faculty. In this role, you will play an active part in the growth and development of future PTAs — bringing your clinical expertise into the classroom and helping students become well-qualified allied health professionals.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans including scheduled activities and materials.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Prepare lectures, labs, and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Assess curriculum and provide input based on professional expectations and contemporary expertise.
• Evaluate student performance and make necessary provisions to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor student attendance and coordinate with the Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row; prepare weekly attendance reports.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught; meet with students to encourage retention and reduce withdrawals.
• Maintain student grades per established policies and prepare final grades at the end of each semester.
• Participate in developing processes and procedures to ensure students' readiness and safety before clinical education experiences.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and visits to therapy clinics.
• Assist and advise students with PTA program curriculum; may assist with coordinating student externships.
• Participate in continuing education, PMI service events, and projects to support department goals as directed by the Program Director.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current PT or PTA license, registration, or certification in the state of Colorado.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience as a PTA or PT.
• Documented contemporary expertise in teaching responsibility and content delivery.
• 1 year of documented instructional experience in a CAPTE-accredited PTA or PT program preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer applications.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour.
• Schedule: 32 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
• Health Benefits: Medical (PPO & HDHP with HSA options), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — you're not just an employee, you're an owner.
• Income Protection: Short- and Long-term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending: FSA and HSA options.
• Wellness: Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Tuition Reimbursement.

 

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.