Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA or PT) - College Instructor

Pima Medical Institute; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Plan with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor to join our on-site campus team in a full-time role. You will bring clinical expertise into the classroom and lab, mentoring students and contributing to our CAPTE-accredited associate degree program.

This position emphasizes practical teaching and student development. The role focuses on delivering CAPTE-aligned curriculum, enriching lectures with real-world PT practices, and fostering

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher? (not applicable)
• Active, unrestricted PT or PTA license in AZ or valid US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of three years post-licensure clinical experience.
• Documented instructional expertise and knowledge of effective teaching methods.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach CAPTE-accredited curriculum through lectures and hands-on clinical lab simulations.
• Infuse real-world clinical examples into lessons to cultivate critical thinking and compassionate care.
• Monitor student progress, identify learning gaps, and provide targeted tutoring and mentorship.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical experience

Teaching ability

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA/PT program (associate degree or higher)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA or PT) - College Instructor

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor (Full-Time)Location: Tucson, AZ | Campus: On-SiteType: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)Schedule: Day Cohort (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Compensation: $31.00 - $38.75 per hour

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor (Full-Time)

Location: Tucson, AZ | Campus: On-Site

Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Schedule: Day Cohort (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Compensation: $31.00 - $38.75 per hour

Position Summary

Teach it differently. Stay true to your specialty. Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Instructor to join our Tucson campus team!

In this full-time role, you will bring your clinical expertise directly into the classroom and lab—mentoring students, elevating our CAPTE-accredited Associate Degree program, and converting real-world clinical insight into engaging lectures and hands-on practice. Move beyond direct patient care while making a lasting impact on the next generation of PTA professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery & Mentorship:

• Classroom & Lab Facilitation: Teach CAPTE-accredited curriculum through active learning strategies, lectures, and hands-on clinical lab simulations.

• Clinical Insight: Infuse real-world clinical examples and contemporary PT practices into daily lessons to cultivate critical thinking and compassionate care.

• Student Growth: Monitor student academic progress, identify learning gaps early, and deliver targeted tutoring and mentorship.

Program Quality & Administration:

• Curriculum Alignment: Maintain course standards, assist with continuous curriculum evaluations, and support program accreditation objectives.

• Academic Integrity: Maintain timely, accurate records of student attendance, performance assessments, and grade records in compliance with institutional policies.

• Professional Standards: Instill safety, professional ethics, and proper body mechanics in accordance with board regulations and health standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or higher from a CAPTE-accredited PTA or PT program.

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license, registration, or certification in the State of Arizona (or valid U.S. jurisdiction per practice act).

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience as a PT or PTA.

• Subject Expertise: Documented contemporary expertise in your instructional specialty and knowledge of effective teaching/learning methods.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Hiring Range: $31.00 to $38.75 per hour.

• Schedule: Predictable day schedule (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA options), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Income Protection: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Basic Life Insurance.

• Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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