Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health Plan Enrollment

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. is seeking a Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant program to lead the program’s organization, administration, and continuous review, ensuring compliance with CAPTE accreditation and Concorde policies.

The role oversees instructional staff across academic and clinical phases and partners with external stakeholders to advance student success. Ideal candidates bring a master’s degree, current licensure, and at least five years of post-licensure

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Current license/certification to practice in the jurisdiction where the program is located.
• Minimum five years, full-time post-licensure experience including at least three years of full-time clinical experience.
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.
• Administration/management experience.
• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment; including nine credits of coursework in educational foundations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum development

Faculty supervision

Accreditation readiness

Education

Master's degree

License/certification to practice

Job description

Overview

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

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following:

• 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

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