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Casa Loma College · 1 day ago

Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant

Sherman Oaks, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Casa Loma College is seeking a Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant program who will plan, coordinate, facilitate, and monitor activities within the academic program. The role involves supervising staff, evaluating student performance, maintaining accreditation, and developing curriculum to ensure program success.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Supervise the activities of the department staff

Prepare teaching assignments

Determine, establish, and implement department goals

Review student success rates by class and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 85% student success rate for all classes taught in the program

Monitor the department budget and expenditure. Make appropriate corrections and changes to maintain a profitable program

Coordinate and arrange educational workshops and services for didactic and clinical faculty. Prepare didactic instruction to include course objectives

Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts

Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs

Visit clinical sites in conjunction with the Clinical Director to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress. In conjunction with the Clinical Director, coordinate with clinical instructors to ensure clinical education is effective

Coordinate clinical and didactic education for the PTA program. Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan

Ensures Casa Loma College notifies CAPTE of all program changes, expected and unexpected to ensure compliance. Ensures appropriate submission of required fees and documentation

Maintaining full compliance with accreditation criteria. Ensure continuing accreditation through the appropriate agencies. Communicate results of annual report to CAPTE and other accrediting agencies

Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design. Evaluate course content and review new texts. Collaborate with Administration in the design and implementation of the PTA program

Perform functions of a Physical Therapist Assistant instructor

Perform all other responsibilities and duties necessary for proper working of the program

Qualification

Physical Therapy LicenseMaster's degree in Physical TherapyExperience in instructional designExperience in student evaluationGraduate of CAPTE accredited programExperience in educational theoryMember of American Physical Therapy AssociationActive in professional activitiesWork independently

Required

Five (5) years' experience as a physical therapist

Three (3) years' experience as an instructor in a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy Program with experience in clinical, didactic and /or clinical teaching

Graduate of a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Professional Program or equivalent

Master's degree in physical therapy, education, clinical specialty, or other related fields

Current Physical Therapy license in the state where employed

Experience in educational theory and methodology

Experience in instructional design and methodology

Experience in student evaluation and outcomes