Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 100k-125k

Tuition waiver for you and your family

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

And more!

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is seeking a Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant program on site in Houston, TX.

You will shape the team, student experience, and campus operations from day one, bringing your clinical leadership to a growing healthcare education program. The role oversees program organization, planning, development, accreditation standards, and coordination of instructional staff across academic and clinical education, ensuring student success and alignment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Current license to practice in the program’s jurisdiction.
• At least five years of full-time experience after licensure, including at least three years of full-time clinical practice.
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience and administration experience.
• Experience with educational theory, teaching methods, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcomes assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop faculty and oversee teaching quality.
• Strengthen academic quality and student success through curriculum alignment and accreditation activities.
• Guide operations, budgeting, and external partnerships with stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teaching experience

Leadership/Administration

Accreditation knowledge

Educational theory knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Current licensure

Job description

Position Overview

Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant

Onsite Position

Join us at Concorde’s new campus in Houston, TX, opening in 2027! Bring your experience to an established name in healthcare education and help shape the team, student experience, and campus operations from day one.

As Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director, you will create the conditions for students and faculty to succeed. Bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a role where you can influence how future healthcare professionals learn, grow, and prepare to serve their communities.

You will guide the program’s organization, administration, planning, development, ongoing review, and effectiveness. You will coordinate instructional staff across academic and clinical education, support program goals and outcomes, and maintain accreditation standards, agency regulations, and Concorde policies.

Benefits You’ll Love

Concorde offers benefits designed to support your health, financial future, family, and professional growth.

• Salary: $100k-125k/annually
• Tuition waiver for you and your immediate family
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• And more!

What You’ll Do

Lead and Develop Faculty

• Recruit, orient, supervise, observe, and evaluate faculty; review student feedback on instruction.
• Advance your professional knowledge and model professionalism, Concorde’s mission, and its values.

Strengthen Academic Quality and Student Success

• Support student orientations and assess progress toward graduation.
• Collaborate on curriculum review and development aligned with industry standards.
• Help lead CAPTE accreditation activities.

Guide Operations and Partnerships

• Contribute to program budgeting.
• Coordinate clinical sites, attend advisory committee meetings, and maintain external partnerships.
• Communicate with the Academic Dean, Campus Director, and other stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

Required Education and Credentials

• Master’s degree or higher.
• Current license or certification to practice in the jurisdiction where the program is located.

Required Experience and Skills

• At least five years of full-time experience after licensure, including at least three years of full-time clinical practice.
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience and administration or management experience.
• Experience with educational theory, teaching methods, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcomes assessment, including the equivalent of nine coursework credits in educational foundations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.