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 in accordance with 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 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 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 that includes a minimum of three (3) full-time years or equivalent of 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