Faculty, Physical Therapist Assistant, Part-time

Pennsylvania-College-of-Technology; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn College in Williamsport, PA invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The role involves educational leadership and student instruction, with responsibilities to develop syllabi, teach courses, assess learning outcomes, and supervise students in the clinical setting.

Required are a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or PTA, PA licensure for PT/PTA, at least three years of full-time PT experience, and teaching or clinical instruction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, PTA or related discipline. Required
• Current Pennsylvania PT or PTA license Required
• Three years of full-time experience in a physical therapy setting. Required
• Teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop course syllabi and materials, in collaboration with PTA Director and/or faculty, as necessary to ensure consistency of Student objectives and outcomes.
• Instruct and evaluate students in a course, or courses and laboratories as assigned by the PTA program Director.
• Develop and implement educational coursework and evaluation tools sensitive to a variety of learning styles.
• Design, implement, and report learning assessments in assigned courses consistent with the College's, CAPTE's, and the PTA program’s expectations and format.
• Maintain accurate written records of student performance.
• Instruct and supervise students in patient care and operation of the physical therapy clinic.
• Attend department meetings as requested.
• Complete official student rosters and return to the School of Health Sciences office as required.
• Participate in the Physical Therapist Assistant program evaluation process.
• Develop, in coordination with the Director, an individualized professional development plan.
• Participate in curriculum review and evaluation process.
• Foster and deliver curriculum in accordance with program mission and philosophy.
• Maintain department equipment, supplies, and lab area in a professional manner.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual agreement.
• Attend PTA Program Advisory Committee meetings.
• Participate in student advisement as required
• Conduct routine physical tasks and maneuvers to position patients and equipment.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Curriculum development

Educational leadership

Advocacy for PTA

Teaching experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy/ PTA

Job description

Overview

The faculty will be responsible for educational leadership and student instruction on a part-time basis in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. This position will be required to maintain professional liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1 million per occurrence or claims made as a condition of practicing as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth. Must provide proof of coverage by submitting a copy of the certificate of insurance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant or related discipline. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• PT - Physical Therapist Current Pennsylvania PT license Required
• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Pennsylvania PTA license Required

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of full-time experience in a physical therapy setting. Required
• Relevant teaching experience as a clinical instructor or in an educational setting. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Academic and experiential qualifications necessary to teach the assigned course objectives. Required
• Must possess an understanding the roles and responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants in clinical practice and serve as an advocate for same. Required
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Required
• Must maintain currency in diverse physical therapy theory and practice models and methods. Required
• Developed organizational skills. Required
• Possession of a valid PA Driver's license Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop course syllabi and materials, in collaboration with PTA Director and/or faculty, as necessary to ensure consistency of Student objectives and outcomes.
• Abide by the College's requirements related to grade reporting and retention of instructional materials.
• Instruct and evaluate students in a course, or courses and laboratories as assigned by the PTA program Director.
• Develop and implement educational coursework and evaluation tools sensitive to a variety of learning styles.
• Design, implement, and report learning assessments in assigned courses consistent with the College's, CAPTE's, and the PTA program’s expectations and format.
• Maintain accurate written records of student performance.
• Instruct and supervise students in patient care and operation of the physical therapy clinic.
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments in the physical therapy clinic.
• Attend department meetings as requested.
• Complete official student rosters and return to the School of Health Sciences office as required.
• Participate in the Physical Therapist Assistant program evaluation process.
• Develop, in coordination with the Director, an individualized professional development plan.
• Participate in curriculum review and evaluation process.
• Foster and deliver curriculum in accordance with program mission and philosophy.
• Maintain department equipment, supplies, and lab area in a professional manner.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual agreement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend PTA Program Advisory Committee meetings.
• Participate in student advisement as required

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

• Conduct routine physical tasks and maneuvers to position patients and equipment.
• Requires adequate coordination, balance, and agility.

Pay Transparency

CThe part-time rate for 2026/27 will be the greater of $1180 per credit or $787 per contact hour, prorated for student enrollment under seven. The approved substitute pay rate is $49.19 per hour during the first week of substituting and the prorated part-time teacher rate for consecutive substitute assignments that exceed one week.

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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Job Code

H50172