Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor, Adjunct

American Career College; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Career College is seeking a faculty member to guide students in clinical instruction for the Physical Therapy Assistant program, delivering instruction and ensuring adherence to syllabus while mentoring students. The role emphasizes maintaining accurate records, participating in meetings, and staying current in the field.

A master's degree, California PT/PTA licensure, and CPR certification are required, with at least five years post-licensure experience including three years of

Qualifications

• Master's degree with the appropriate coursework in the subject area required from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by USDE.
• Current Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license to practice in California.
• Current CPR Card.

Responsibilities

• Delivering clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus; develops daily lesson plans; advises and tutors students; maintains attendance and grade records; participates in faculty meetings and in-service training.
• Serving as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator.
• Focusing on facilitating student learning related to course and program outcomes.
• Assessing student learning activities to maximize learning outcomes.

Education

Master's degree with appropriate coursework (acc. regionally accredited program)

California PT/PTA license

CPR Card

Job description

At American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As a faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. At American Career College, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of Physical Therapy Assistants!

You Will Make An Impact By

• Delivering clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods; develops daily lesson plans; advises and tutors students; maintains current and accurate attendance and grade records; remains current in applicable program teaching field; participates in faculty meetings, instructional seminars, and in-service training sessions.
• Serving as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator.
• Focusing extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
• Actively and substantively participating in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes.

Your Experience Includes

• Minimum of five (5) years (or equivalent), full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three (3) years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience.

Education

• Hold a minimum of a master's degree with the appropriate coursework in the subject area required from an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Current Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license to practice in California.
• Current CPR Card.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people's lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College.

For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare - guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates' professional growth.

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.