Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant

Concorde Career Colleges; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges seeks a Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant program in Arizona. You will ensure the program achieves its goals, supervise instructional staff, and maintain accreditation standards and Concorde policies.

You will lead faculty development, oversee curriculum alignment with industry standards, and manage communications with the Academic Dean and Campus Director to drive program success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for program leadership in PT/educational settings.
• Current license/certification to practice in the program's jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Faculty Leadership: recruit, orient, and supervise faculty members.
• Continuous Evaluation: observe and evaluate faculty for quality instruction.
• Student Success: oversee evaluations, orientations, and graduation eligibility.
• Curriculum Development: review and develop curricula to industry standards.
• Budgeting: participate in budgeting to support program needs.
• Accreditation: play a key role in CAPTE accreditation.
• Community Engagement: coordinate with clinical sites and external partners.
• Professional Development: continuously improve personal skills and knowledge.
• Communication: liaise with Academic Dean, Campus Director, and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director

The Program Director must assure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes, and is responsible for all aspects of the program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the program. The Program Director must provide supervision, administration and coordination of the instructional staff in the academic and clinical phases of the educational program. The Program Director will be responsible for meeting all applicable accreditation commission standards and agency regulations as well as maintaining compliance with Concorde policies and procedures. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

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
• Professional Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Faculty Leadership: Recruit, orient, and supervise faculty members, fostering an environment of growth and mentorship.
• Continuous Evaluation: Conduct regular observations and evaluations of faculty members to ensure high-quality instruction and student engagement.
• Student Success: Oversee student evaluations of faculty, assist with student orientations, and review student progress for graduation eligibility.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate on the ongoing review and development of curricula in alignment with industry standards.
• Budgeting: Participate in budgeting processes to support program needs.
• Accreditation: Play a key role in the CAPTE accreditation process.
• Community Engagement: Coordinate with clinical sites, participate in advisory committee meetings, and maintain a positive relationship with external partners.
• Professional Development: Continuously improve your own skills and knowledge to stay at the forefront of the field.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with the Academic Dean, Campus Director, and other stakeholders to drive program success.

Qualifications

Education

• Must have a minimum of a master’s degree
• Hold a current license/certification to practice in the jurisdiction where the program is located

Experience

• Must have a minimum of five years, full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience
• Have didactic and/or clinical teaching experience
• Have experience in administration/management
• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment; including the equivalent of nine credits of coursework in educational foundations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills