Program Director - Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Johnson College invites applications for the position of Program Director for our accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. This full-time leadership role is a unique opportunity for a licensed physical therapist with a strong background in education, clinical practice, and administration to shape the future of our PTA program and contribute to student success.

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the PTA program, including managing the departmental budget and ensuring the curriculum remain current, effective, and in compliance with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) standards. This includes regular review of syllabi, textbooks, course materials, and program content to reflect the latest clinical practices and educational methodologies. The Director evaluates faculty and adjunct instructors each semester, performs annual teaching observations, and provides the mentorship to promote instructional excellence.

In addition to academic leadership, the Program Director plays a key role in student affairs by serving as a secondary advisor to PTA and Pre-PTA students, handling disciplinary and academic issues in accordance with college policy, and actively participating in student recruitment and retention efforts. The Director is expected to maintain a strong connection with the industry through the Program Advisory Committee, which involves organizing annual meetings, recommending committee members, and documenting committee activities to guide program development.

The director works closely with students by providing academic advising and support to foster retention and student success. In collaboration with the Admissions Office and Marketing Department, the Program Director also participates in recruitment activities, promoting the program to prospective students at high schools, career fairs, and community events.

This position requires collaboration across departments to assist in creating course schedules, support articulation agreements with other institutions, and ensure a seamless student experience. The Director also works closely with the Registrar's Office on course planning and transferability, and maintains accurate program information on the college website. Additional responsibilities include managing inventory and equipment, maintaining program compliance with accreditation standards through the preparation of self-studies and reports, and keeping the Vice President of Faculty informed on program developments.

Qualified candidates must hold a current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in any U.S. jurisdiction. A master's degree in Physical Therapy is required, though a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is preferred. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of full-time, post-licensure experience, with at least three of those years in full-time clinical practice. Candidates should also have experience in teaching, leadership, and administrative roles, and have completed the equivalent of nine academic credits or 60 contact hours in educational theory, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and a commitment to upholding college policies and academic standards. A valid driver's license is required for local travel related to the position.

Academic instruction will include classroom lectures and hands-on activities. The ideal candidate should have the ability to speak confidently in front of a small crowd.

We are looking for someone to start this academic year, beginning at the end of August. The positon will work from mid-August to mid-May. This is a full-time position which would offer a benefits package to include, company health insurance coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401K with a company match, flex spending account, paid time off to include sick, personal, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty. Additional benefits include access to our fitness center, employee assistance program, employee discounts, Johnson College employee/spouse dependent children tuition, and summers off.

Johnson College provides a real-world, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance their in-demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region's only technical college, offering 18 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student-to-instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands-on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus with a satellite campus serving the greater Hazleton area, the College is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional business and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce.

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