Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Department Chair

South College; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South College is seeking a Department Chair for the Physical Therapy Assistant program at its Asheville campus. The role involves overseeing program operations, maintaining accreditation, and providing instruction. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree, an active PT license, and relevant experience in clinical and educational settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree required.
• Active PT license or PTA license/certification in NC.
• Five years of post-licensure experience, including three years clinical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and effectiveness of the PTA program.
• Maintain student data and analyze retention rates.
• Collaborate on clinical affiliations and maintain program budget.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Description

Physical Therapy Assistant Department Chair

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

15,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Department Chair Description

South College invites applications for the position of Department Chair for the Physical Therapy Assistant program at the South College Asheville campus. We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the structure and daily operation of the program, including organization, administration, periodic review, and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula.
• Maintain student data and analyze for retention rates, credential pass rate, employer/student surveys.
• Oversee program accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Collaborate with the PTA Director of Clinical Education to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of clinical affiliations
• Maintain program budget and fiscal resources for program administration
• Participate in department activities, including committee meetings, curriculum discussion, student solutions management, and other service activities.
• Provide didactic instruction in the program each quarter

Requirements

Education

• Holds a minimum of a Master's Degree

Licensure

• Holds an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in NC

Experience

• A minimum of five years full-time post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience in the US
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in classroom, lab, or clinical settings
• Experience in administration, management, and leadership
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional methodologies, evaluation and assessment strategies
• Experience with CAPTE accreditation preferred