Clinical PTA Faculty: Mentor Students in Hands-on Rehab

Stanbridge University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Onsite wellness program

Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance programs

Exciting university events

Job summary

Stanbridge University invites qualified therapists to join the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program as full-time faculty. The role involves in-person teaching in Irvine and Los Angeles campuses, covering orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and related clinical instruction.

The ideal candidate holds CA licensure as PT or PTA, with at least four years of clinical experience and a passion for student learning, evidence-based practice, and accreditation

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted California licensure as either: Physical Therapist (PT), or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required for PTA applicants.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and engage students in an in-person instructional environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging in-person instruction in assigned PTA courses and laboratory environments.
• Teach and demonstrate rehabilitation interventions, therapeutic exercise, mobility training, modalities, and patient-care techniques.
• Facilitate student learning through lectures, demonstrations, case studies, simulation activities, and collaborative instruction.
• Assess student competency through practical examinations, assignments, written evaluations, and skills assessments.
• Provide timely feedback, mentorship, and academic support to students.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and instructional documentation.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership on curriculum quality, accreditation support, and student success initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation practices, clinical standards, and educational methodologies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

In-person instruction

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

CA licensure (PT/PTA)

Job description

Stanbridge University invites qualified therapists to join the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program as full-time faculty. The role involves in-person teaching in Irvine and Los Angeles campuses, covering orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and related clinical instruction.

The ideal candidate holds CA licensure as PT or PTA, with at least four years of clinical experience and a passion for student learning, evidence-based practice, and accreditation