Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA or PT) - College Instructor

 
Job #
314615D4-54FE-41EB-B0D7-9F859C6CFB93
Created
Jul 14, 2026 7:22pm
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor (Full-Time) Location: Tucson, AZ | Campus: On-Site Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) Schedule: Day Cohort (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor (Full-Time)

Location: Tucson, AZ | Campus: On-Site

Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Schedule: Day Cohort (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Position Summary

Teach it differently. Stay true to your specialty. Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor to join our Tucson campus team!

In this full-time role, you will bring your clinical expertise directly into the classroom and lab—mentoring students, elevating our CAPTE-accredited Associate Degree program, and converting real-world clinical insight into engaging lectures and hands-on practice. Move beyond direct patient care while making a lasting impact on the next generation of PTA professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Mentorship:

  • Classroom & Lab Facilitation: Teach CAPTE-accredited curriculum through active learning strategies, lectures, and hands-on clinical lab simulations.

  • Clinical Insight: Infuse real-world clinical examples and contemporary PT practices into daily lessons to cultivate critical thinking and compassionate care.

  • Student Growth: Monitor student academic progress, identify learning gaps early, and deliver targeted tutoring and mentorship.

Program Quality & Administration:

  • Curriculum Alignment: Maintain course standards, assist with continuous curriculum evaluations, and support program accreditation objectives.

  • Academic Integrity: Maintain timely, accurate records of student attendance, performance assessments, and grade records in compliance with institutional policies.

  • Professional Standards: Instill safety, professional ethics, and proper body mechanics in accordance with board regulations and health standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Associate degree or higher from a CAPTE-accredited PTA or PT program.

  • Licensure: Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license, registration, or certification in the State of Arizona (or valid U.S. jurisdiction per practice act).

  • Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience as a PT or PTA.

  • Subject Expertise: Documented contemporary expertise in your instructional specialty and knowledge of effective teaching/learning methods.

  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

  • Hiring Range: $31.00 to $38.75 per hour.

  • Schedule: Predictable day schedule (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

  • Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

  • Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA options), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • Income Protection: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Basic Life Insurance.

  • Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

 

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