Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director

In this executive
academic leadership role, you will direct instructional staff, manage clinical and didactic education, oversee budget allocation, and ensure
total CAPTE accreditation compliance. We offer an impressive benefits package-including employee ownership, performance bonus opportunities,
and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership &
Faculty Management:

• Department Supervision: Supervise PTA faculty and staff, delegate teaching assignments, and
  establish instructional goals.
• Faculty Development: Coordinate educational workshops, in-service trainings, and mentorship programs
  for clinical and didactic instructors.
• Curriculum & Budget: Manage department budgets, evaluate course content/textbooks, and design
  functional curriculum aligned with CAPTE guidelines.

Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance:

• CAPTE Oversight: Direct continuous program accreditation activities, submit required annual reports/fees, and notify CAPTE of all
  program updates.
• Institutional Governance: Partner with the Director of Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance across graduation
  metrics, licensure pass rates, and graduate placement data.

Student Retention & Clinical Administration:

• Retention Strategy: Track student outcomes by class to maintain an 80%+ student success rate, offering academic interventions to
  reduce program withdrawals.
• Clinical Planning: Oversee clinical education plans, conduct site evaluation visits, and ensure clinical
  affiliates meet educational standards.
• Direct Teaching: Serve as a core classroom or lab instructor within the PTA program as
  needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree or higher from a regionally or
  nationally accredited institution recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
• CAPTE Credentials: Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited Physical
  Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Licensure: Active PT or PTA license, registration, or certification in
  California (or valid U.S. jurisdiction per practice act).
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of full-time post-licensure
  clinical experience as a PT or PTA, including at least three (3) years of direct clinical practice.
• Academic Coursework: Documented
  completion of at least nine (9) academic semester credits (or equivalent) in educational foundations.
• Administrative & Teaching
  Expertise: Proven background in clinical practice, didactic/clinical teaching, educational theory, instructional design, and student
  outcomes assessment.
• Technical Skills: Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
  PowerPoint).

Compensation, Bonus & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Hiring Range: $98,705 to $123,385
  per year (Salaried Exempt).
• Incentives: $5,000 sign-on bonus & Relocation Allowance available for qualified
  applicants.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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
  ($5,200/year)