Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor

Concorde Career Colleges; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced PTA instructor to deliver high-quality instruction across classrooms and labs, combining theory with hands-on practice. The role includes curriculum development, student assessment, and ongoing engagement with online components.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s degree in PTA (or higher), a current Florida PTA license, and at least four years of PTA experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree in PTA or greater is required.
• 4 years of PTA-related work experience is required.
• Current PT or PTA License in Florida is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Foster a safe, orderly classroom and lab environment.
• Prepare training aids and maintain classroom equipment.
• Keep curriculum up to date with industry standards.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments and exams.
• Provide constructive feedback to support student success.
• Meet with students and education staff to discuss instructional programs.
• Maintain regular interaction with online course components.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Classroom management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Professionalism

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in PTA

PTA license in Florida

Job description

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Schedule : Monday-Friday (8:00am- 5:00 pm)

Pay Range : $35.00 - $37.00/ hourly

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You\'ll Love -

• Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at‑risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate's degree in PTA or greater (required)
• 4 years of related work experience as a PTA(required)
• Must have a current PT or PTA License in the state of Florida.
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long‑term relationships with stakeholders
• Work is performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal‑protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site‑specific safety procedures.
• This position is designated as on site, or on campus to meet business needs. Remote and hybrid worksites must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
• No travel required.