South University · 8 hours ago
Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expSouth University is a supportive learning environment dedicated to helping students achieve their professional goals. The Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program will oversee all aspects of the program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while providing effective leadership and support to faculty and staff.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teaches 12 classes per academic year or the equivalent
Assures compliance with CAPTE accreditation Standards and Required Elements within two years of being determined to be out of compliance
Ensures timely and accurate submission of internal and external reports (e.g., accreditation documentation, credentialing, course observations, and annual faculty/staff evaluations), programmatic fees, and university processes as necessary
Notifies all necessary individuals of expected or unexpected substantive change(s) within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education
Effectively develops and administers the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance, student registration, and advisement
Oversees faculty coordination by effectively managing teaching assignments, clinical site development, and faculty workload in alignment with university policies and procedures and accreditation requirements
Directs the daily operations of the program
Leads recruitment, hiring, and retention of program faculty and staff
Demonstrates effective leadership through responsiveness to issues related to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving in accordance with to South University policies and procedures
Oversees the Program Advisory Council (PAC) including member selection and facilitation of biannual meetings
Participates in governance and short and long term planning of the program and the university
Supports university policies and programs (e.g., quality enhancement plan, academic success center, and career services) designed to assist students and achieve programmatic outcomes
Ensures PTA equipment is appropriately maintained, tested, and calibrated on an annual basis (and as needed)
Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and leadership responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist
Collaborates with academic program directors on-campus and across campuses, the Campus Director or Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations, and the Department Chair regarding scheduling; faculty utilization; curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; student assessment; programmatic outcomes; and program, campus, and university policies and procedures
Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based meetings
Participates in faculty development as required by the university and to maintain state licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Campus Director/Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations, the Dean of the College of Health Professions, or the PTA Department Chair
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from a regionally accredited university with significant clinical experience and college-level teaching experience
Minimum of five (5) years (or equivalent), full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three (3) years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience, including experience in the PT/PTA relationship
Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant through the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which the PTA program resides
Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience
Experience in a variety of areas of teaching (e.g., academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service), preferably in post-secondary or college institutions
Professional development or education (minimum of 60 contact hours) compromising exclusively and comprehensively the four content hours of: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment
Understanding of contemporary physical practice and its relation to PTA education
Two years of leadership experience in higher education or another organization within the program's discipline
Experience in administration, management, and leadership is required (Experiences derived from the clinic are acceptable)
Service on behalf of physical therapy education, the community, and/or the profession
Preferred
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a regionally accredited university strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Includes domestic partner coverage
Company
South University
South University
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Benjamin DeGweck
Chief Executive Officer and Chancellor
Recent News
2025-11-10
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