Physical Therapist Assistant

Georgia Power Company; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston is seeking a Full-Time Program Chair for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The role leads the PTA program, guides curriculum, and ensures quality through assessment, budgeting, and compliance with college and statewide reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field, Georgia licensure, 3+ years teaching, and experience with accreditation and LMS like Blackboard.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a related field.
• Active Georgia Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility.
• At least three years of teaching experience in a healthcare or physical therapy education program.
• Experience in curriculum development and writing.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the program’s mission, philosophy, curriculum, syllabi, goals, and outcomes.
• Oversee continuous quality assessment and improvement efforts to maintain program excellence.
• Assist in preparing and managing the department budget.
• Ensure compliance with college and statewide reporting requirements.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and critique to students in classroom, simulation, and clinical practice settings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher (related field)

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

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Job Title:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Agency:

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005172

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$72,500 ANNUALLY

POSITION: Full Time Program Chair / Physical Therapist Assistant

PRIMARY LOCATION: Clarkston

ESSENTIAL JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Chair will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, ensuring the program’s success in fulfilling its mission and preparing students for successful careers in physical therapy assisting. Key responsibilities include developing and managing the program’s mission statement, philosophy, curriculum, syllabi, goals, and outcomes. The candidate will oversee continuous quality assessment and improvement efforts to maintain program excellence, assist in preparing and managing the department budget, and ensure compliance with college and statewide reporting requirements. Additionally, the candidate will participate in and document the development, implementation, and evaluation of the PTA education program while providing direction, mentorship, and critique to students in classroom, simulation, and clinical practice settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a related field.
• Active Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license in Georgia (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
• At least three years of teaching experience in a healthcare or physical therapy education program.
• Experience in curriculum development and writing.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Current CPR certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with accreditation processes, such as CAPTE.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, particularly Blackboard.
• Current CPR Instructor certification.
• Diverse clinical work experience in physical therapy.
• Proven success in developing professional partnerships and community engagement.

SALARY/BENEFITS: The salary for this will be$72,500 annually. This is a full-time position with paid state holidays, accrued annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Health Flexible Benefits Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.