Stanbridge University
Healthcare
PhysicalTherapistAssistant(PTA)ProgramDirector
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“Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Director at Stanbridge University. Skills: Program leadership, Accreditation compliance, Curriculum oversight, Faculty supervision. Provide leadership for PTA program. Provide strategic direction for PTA program”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure program quality; Ensure regulatory compliance; Ensure accreditation compliance; Achieve student success; Achieve continuous program improvement; Maintain excellence in teaching; Achieve learning outcomes; Meet accreditation standards; Ensure workforce readiness; Promote student progression; Promote student graduation; Promote student licensure success
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
Eligibility for California practice, Physical ability to perform duties, Lift 10-25 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active, unrestricted PT or PTA license, Master's degree, 5+ years post-licensure experience, 3+ years full-time clinical experience, Classroom, laboratory, or clinical teaching experience, Administration, management, or academic program oversight experience, Preparation in educational theory and methodology, Knowledge of contemporary PTA practice, Knowledge of educational principles, Knowledge of accreditation requirements, Proficiency with educational technology, Proficiency with learning management systems, Proficiency with data-driven decision making
Nice to Have
Doctoral degree, Prior experience as Program Director, Prior experience as Academic Coordinator, Prior experience as Director of Clinical Education, Prior experience as Assistant Program Director, Experience with CAPTE accreditation activities, Experience with CAPTE self-studies, Experience with CAPTE annual reporting, Experience with CAPTE site visits, Multi-campus higher education experience, Experience developing curriculum, Experience developing assessment plans, Experience developing outcomes evaluation systems, Experience supervising faculty, Experience managing academic programs
What You'll Do.
Provide leadership for PTA program
Provide strategic direction for PTA program
Provide operational oversight for PTA program
Ensure compliance with institutional requirements
Ensure compliance with state requirements
Ensure compliance with federal requirements
Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Develop program goals
Implement program goals
Develop strategic initiatives
Implement strategic initiatives
Develop continuous improvement plans
Implement continuous improvement plans
Monitor program effectiveness
Assess student outcomes
Monitor licensure outcomes
Monitor graduate success
Monitor employer satisfaction
Prepare recommendations
Participate in budgeting
Participate in resource planning
Participate in equipment acquisition
Participate in program development
Foster positive academic culture
Promote student engagement
Promote faculty collaboration
Promote professional excellence
Maintain CAPTE compliance
Lead accreditation activities
Lead substantive change reports
Lead site visit preparation
Collect program outcomes data
Analyze program outcomes data
Report program outcomes data
Collect assessment data
Analyze assessment data
Report assessment data
Address accreditation findings
Implement corrective action plans
Maintain familiarity with accreditation standards
Maintain familiarity with educational best practices
Maintain familiarity with industry trends
Provide oversight of curriculum design
Provide oversight of curriculum implementation
Provide oversight of curriculum evaluation
Provide oversight of curriculum revision
Ensure curriculum remains current
Promote evidence-based teaching methodologies
Promote instructional innovation
Support integration of technology-enhanced learning
Support integration of simulation
Support integration of laboratory instruction
Support integration of clinical education experiences
Participate in teaching activities
Recruit PTA faculty members
Onboard PTA faculty members
Supervise PTA faculty members
Mentor PTA faculty members
Evaluate PTA faculty members
Promote faculty development in educational methodology
Promote faculty development in instructional design
Promote faculty development in student assessment
Promote faculty development in outcomes evaluation
Conduct faculty meetings
Facilitate collaboration among instructional teams
Support faculty in maintaining professional competency
Support faculty in maintaining regulatory compliance
Promote student achievement
Promote student progression
Promote student graduation
Promote student licensure success
Participate in student advising
Participate in academic support initiatives
Participate in student issue resolution
Collaborate with student services
Collaborate with academic leadership
Address student concerns
Support student success
Foster inclusive learning environment
Collaborate with clinical education personnel
Support quality clinical learning experiences
Develop relationships with healthcare organizations
Develop relationships with clinical partners
Develop relationships with community stakeholders
Maintain relationships with healthcare organizations
Maintain relationships with clinical partners
Maintain relationships with community stakeholders
Promote professional engagement
Promote workforce development opportunities
Participate in university committees
Participate in university meetings
Participate in university strategic initiatives
Participate in special projects
Support institutional goals
Contribute to culture of continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with university leadership; Collaborate with faculty; Collaborate with clinical partners; Collaborate with support departments; Faculty collaboration
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Interpersonal communication
Full Job Description
Stanbridge University is seeking an experienced and student-centered Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Director to provide academic, administrative, and operational leadership for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The Program Director is responsible for ensuring program quality, regulatory and accreditation compliance, curriculum oversight, faculty development, student success, and continuous program improvement in alignment with the mission and strategic goals of the University. The Program Director serves as the academic leader of the PTA program and works collaboratively with university leadership, faculty, clinical partners, and support departments to maintain excellence in teaching, learning outcomes, accreditation standards, and workforce readiness. ### Essential Functions and Responsibilities ### Program Leadership & Administration * Provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the PTA program. * Ensure compliance with all applicable institutional, state, federal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. * Develop and implement program goals, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement plans. * Monitor program effectiveness through assessment of student outcomes, retention, licensure outcomes, graduate success, and employer satisfaction. * Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations related to program performance and effectiveness. * Participate in budgeting, resource planning, equipment acquisition, and program development activities. * Foster a positive academic culture that promotes student engagement, faculty collaboration, and professional excellence. ### Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance * Maintain ongoing compliance with Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) standards and requirements. * Lead accreditation activities, including self-studies, annual reports, substantive change reports, and site visit preparation. * Ensure timely collection, analysis, and reporting of
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