Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant Educator

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

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