Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor, Part Time

American Career College; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Career College is seeking a faculty member to guide students in healthcare education, delivering clinical instruction and mentoring in a student‑centric culture. The role emphasizes integrity, respect, and service to patients and the community.

The position is campus‑based with the possibility to work remotely, requiring ongoing engagement in faculty meetings and professional development to uphold program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in an approved program.
• Current California Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• CPR certification required to practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical instruction per approved syllabus and teach plans; maintain attendance and grade records.
• Serve as educator, mentor and facilitator for students.
• Focus on achieving course/program learning outcomes and student success.
• Participate in assessment of student learning activities to maximize outcomes.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Mentorship

Student assessment

Education

Master’s degree in subject area

California PT/PTA license

CPR certification

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!

Position is located at the campus with opportunity to work remote.

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.