Unitek Learning
healthcare
ProgramDirector-PhysicalTherapyAssistant
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“Program Director - Physical Therapy Assistant at Unitek Learning. Skills: Physical Therapy Assistant education, program development, accreditation, curriculum development. Adhere to CAPTE standards. Develop accreditation submission materials”
What You'll Achieve.
meet critical program development milestones; meeting student retention and attendance; Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards; Ensure overall student satisfaction levels are at 85% or greater; meeting retention rate in accordance with the Institution, accreditation, and College guidelines
Industry & Context.
Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position, This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
master’s degree, current license to practice as a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA), or eligible for licensure in the State the program resides, five (5) years (or equivalent) full-time, post licensure experience with a minimum of three (3) years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience comprised of didactic and/or clinical teaching experience, two (2) years of experience in administration/management, two (2) years of experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment, Nine (9) college credits of coursework in educational foundations (or the equivalent), Excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Outlook, Possess the necessary academic credentials and work-related experience mandated by the College, State accreditation agencies and any other regulatory agency that monitors compliance, Must be able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a diverse staff and student population, Consistently demonstrate the highest levels of integrity
Nice to Have
doctoral degree as a physical therapist (DPT), Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) with documented professional activity, Demonstrable leadership skills inclusive of setting expectations and managing for performance
What You'll Do.
Adhere to CAPTE standards
Develop accreditation submission materials
Work with academic corporate team
Teach in PTA Associate Degree Program
Oversee program assessment
Maintain curriculum development
Oversee new program initiatives
Assist in recruitment and retention
Meet student retention and attendance
Direct and participate in staffing
Train and evaluate monitoring staff
Motivate and advise students
Develop and maintain master
Generate education department reports
Develop and maintain PTA program curriculum
Plan strategically for the program
Prepare and monitor programmatic budget
Ensure safe classroom environment
Maintain inventory of equipment
Plan for annual safety check
and mentor PTA faculty
Prepare course schedules
Make teaching assignments
Instruct up to 10 contact hours
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards
Communicate with CAPTE
Assist with textbook selections
Ensure compliance with regulations
Promote company mission
Collaborate with Campus Director
Participate in student enrollment management
Oversee selection of clinical sites
Coordinate instruction in clinical sites
Ensure clinical facilities are visited
Ensure written contracts/affiliations
Update Associate Dean
Schedule and post office hours
Assist with implementation of programs
Ensure Advisory Committee functions
Ensure overall student satisfaction
Oversee retention of students
Maintain copies of minutes
Motivate and advise students
Maintain student and faculty files
Monitor program quality
Participate in faculty meetings
Ensure educational activities are legal
Ensure educational activities are ethical
Schedule and hold periodic staff meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working alongside the College academic corporate team; Collaborate with the Campus Director and Associate Dean of Allied Health and Technology; on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
program development, new program initiatives, strategic planning, budget monitoring, curriculum development, instructional design, outcome assessment
Full Job Description
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment. The PTA-Program Director is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who demonstrates an understanding of education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapist assistant education. The PTA Program Director is responsible for (a) adhering to the CAPTE standards on new program development, (b) developing accreditation submission materials/reports for CAPTE and other accrediting agencies, and (c) working alongside the College academic corporate team to meet critical program development milestones. The Program Director is also responsible for teaching in the PTA Associate Degree Program, and oversee program assessment, maintenance of curriculum development and updates, new program initiatives, and assist in the recruitment and retention of PTA students. The PTA PD is accountable for meeting student retention and attendance goals; directing and participating in educational planning; program organization; staffing; training and evaluating of PTA faculty; monitoring staff and student performance; motivating and advising students and staff; assisting with developing and maintaining the master schedule; and generating education department reports as needed. * Develop and maintain PTA program curriculum that reflects the dynamic nature of the profession. * Plan strategically for the program to respond to changes in healthcare and community needs. * Prepare and monitor the programmatic budget. * Ensure that the classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning. * Maintain inventory of equipment, software, and supplies in the cl
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