Director of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Northeast Texas Community College; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dollar Lunch

Fit Center Access

Educational Benefit

Government Verizon Phone Plan

Discount Purchase Programs

Discount Facility Rentals

Vacation & Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking a Program Director for its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. The role involves ensuring compliance with educational standards and maintaining program accreditation. Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist or Assistant license and a master's degree, along with at least five years of experience in the field. This position offers a range of work/life balance perks and benefits, contributing to an enriching work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required to fulfill teaching requirements.
• Active Physical Therapist or Assistant license necessary.
• 5+ years of experience in the relevant field.
• At least 3 years of teaching in classroom/lab/clinical settings.
• Administrative leadership experience and CAPTE awareness.
• Minimum 60 contact hours of professional development in education theory, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational goals are met for the PTA Program.
• Lead in academic planning and program organization.
• Staff, train, and supervise both full-time and part-time faculty.
• Evaluate faculty and student performance; mentor and advise students.
• Liaise with college administration and oversee program operations.

Skills

Active, unencumbered Physical Therapist License or Physical Therapist Assistant License

At least 5 years post-licensure experience

Classroom/lab/clinical teaching experience

Experience in administration, management, and leadership

Minimum of 60 contact hours of professional development

Education

Master's Degree

Licensed PT or PTA in any US jurisdiction

Job description

Director of Physical Therapy Assistant Program

(This position will be available Fall Semester 2026)

Description of Job Duties:

The Program Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives, and ensuring program compliance with state Department of Education Coordinating Board standards as well as maintaining full accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals; directing and participating in educational planning; program organization; staffing, training and supervision of both full-time and part-time faculty; evaluating program faculty and student performance; motivating and advising students; developing and maintaining the program budget and generating program reports as required. The individual that serves as a Director of the PTA Program is a faculty member who serves as a liaison with the administration of the College, while also performing administrative functions.

Experience and Other Qualifications Required:

• Active, unencumbered Physical Therapist License or Physical Therapist Assistant License/Certification in any United States jurisdiction and in compliance with the Texas Practice Act
• Master's Degree
• At least five years, full time, post licensure experience
  • At least 3 years, full time, classroom/lab/clinical teaching experience
• Experience in administration, management, and leadership (experience derived from the clinic is acceptable) and per CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in PT Education)
• Minimum of 60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively of the four content areas; education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment

This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of at least a Master’s degree

2) Copy of an active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license or Physical Therapist Assistant license

4) Evidence of a minimum of 60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively of the four content areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment

Work/Life Balance Perks for Employees

• Dollar Lunch
• Fit Center Access
• Educational Benefit
• Government Verizon Phone Plan
• Discount Purchase Programs
• Discount Facility Rentals
• Vacation & Sick Leave

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:

• Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
• Resume
• At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)