Program Director PTA Education & Accreditation

Owens Community College; Ohio; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Community College seeks a Chair for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program to provide academic, accreditation, clinical education, and administrative leadership for the PTA program and related certificates. The role serves as Program Director per CAPTE standards and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE).

You will lead curriculum development, assessment of student learning, faculty supervision, and strong partnerships with clinical sites and advisory committees to ensure

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist with at least five years post-licensure experience.
• Experience in administration, management, and leadership; CAPTE familiarity.
• Knowledge of CAPTE accreditation standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and CAPTE compliance for PTA program and related certificates.
• Maintain accreditation documents, self-studies, reports, and site visit readiness.
• Coordinate accreditation activities, program changes, and required approvals with College and state bodies.
• Lead curriculum development, course sequencing, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Oversee clinical education component, site network, affiliation agreements, and placement processes.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate PTA faculty; manage workload, scheduling, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Accreditation knowledge

Curriculum development

Faculty development

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Owens Community College seeks a Chair for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program to provide academic, accreditation, clinical education, and administrative leadership for the PTA program and related certificates. The role serves as Program Director per CAPTE standards and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE).

You will lead curriculum development, assessment of student learning, faculty supervision, and strong partnerships with clinical sites and advisory committees to ensure