Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director (PT or PTA)

Direct the educational activities of the Physical Therapist Assistant program develop and manage the approved curriculum and design teaching schedule.

Exciting Opportunity: Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director, San Marcos, California

Are you ready to lead and inspire the next physical therapist assistant professionals? We seek a dynamic and dedicated Physical Therapy Program Director to join our team in San Marcos, CA. This is your chance to make a significant impact by maintaining and enhancing our excellent educational program in Physical Therapy.

• Excellent Benefits
• Relocation Allowance 
• Employee-Owned
• Bonus Structure

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Role: Lead a team of talented physical therapist assistant instructors and professionals.
• Innovative Environment: Foster a culture of excellence and innovation in radiography education.
• Community Impact: Contribute to the healthcare community by preparing skilled radiography technicians.
• Relocation 

Supervision and Coordination:

• Supervise the activities of the department staff. Prepare teaching assignments.
• Coordinate and arrange for educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical faculty. Prepare didactic instruction including course objectives.
• Coordinate the clinical and didactic education for the PTA program. Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.
• Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress. Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical education is effective.

Student Success and Evaluation:

• Review student success rates by class and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.

Compliance and Accreditation:

• Ensure Pima notifies CAPTE of all program changes, expected and unexpected, to ensure compliance. Ensure appropriate submission of required fees and documentation.
• Assist in the submission of required fees and supporting documentation, graduation reports, licensing and certification results, and placement statistics for the PTA program with the Director of Regulatory Affairs.
• Assist in achieving full compliance with accreditation criteria within two years. Ensure continuing accreditation through the appropriate authorities. Communicate the results of the annual report to CAPTE.

Budget and Program Development:

• Monitor the department budget and expenditures.
• Implement appropriate corrections and changes to maintain a profitable program.
• Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design. Evaluate course content and review new texts. Collaborate with administration in the design and implementation of the PTA program.

Instructional Responsibilities:

• Perform functions of a Physical Therapist Assistant instructor.
• Determine, establish, and implement department goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  
• Graduation from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 
• Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent post-licensure experience as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, including a minimum of three (3) full-time or equivalent clinical experience.
• Nine (9) academic semester credits (or equivalent) of coursework in educational foundation.
• Experience in: clinical practice, didactic and/or clinical teaching, administration, educational theory and methodology (curricular design, development, implementation, and evaluation), instructional design and methodology, and student evaluation and outcomes assessment. 
• Physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is licensed, registered, or has certification according to regulations in the state in which the program is located.
• A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may hold a license, registration, or certification from any U.S. jurisdiction unless otherwise indicated in the state practice act where the program is located.
• Verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hiring Salary Range: $98,705 to $123,385
• Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Short & Long-term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Program

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