Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant
: Job Details :

Job SummaryThe Program Director develops, implements, updates and promotes the Physical Therapy Assistant program. The Director assists the AVP of Health Professions in the supervision and assessment of faculty members; initiate, recommend, and coordinate courses, and instructors for the program;assist with planning and coordination of adjunct faculty orientation. Ensure programs meet all requirements of the accreditation agency and federal/state requirements. Incumbent reports AVP of Health Professions. Teaches wherever and whenever assigned as determined by instructional needs including branch centers and College off-site locations as necessary.The Director serves as a supervisor, leader, mentor, and role model to students and personnel in the Program. The Director is responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum, and promoting and sustaining a collegial, respectful, and high-performing work environment for all employees.Responsible for demonstrating LSSC's core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating and Celebrating.Essential Duties & Responsibilities* Educational responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching, curriculum development, and evaluation. Plan, prepare and teach course content and curriculum, utilizing effective methodologies of instruction and assessment tools for the enhancement of learning. Utilize technology in teaching in communicating with students and in the delivery of instruction.* Teaches not more than 9 credit hours where needed each semester. Keep records of attendance and grades of students in all assigned classes. Grade books should be kept for a minimum of three years. Attend commencement exercises, convocations, faculty meetings, and College functions.* Administrative responsibilities include fiscal planning, continuous review and analysis, planning and development, and the PTA Program's overall effectiveness. Assists the AVP in the preparation of the budget for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Orders and maintains necessary instructional equipment and supplies.* Participate in enrollment management activities and sharing of professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom. Support student activities, include course and career guidance to students with a focus on fostering a love of learning.* Participate in the College's Institutional Effectiveness Plan primarily by identifying student learning outcomes, assessing the extent to which these outcomes are attained, and using the results to improve student learning.* Maintain expertise in the field of study and teaching pedagogy. Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate.* Resolve discipline problems within sphere of responsibility.* Establish course syllabus with competencies tied to a matrix for assessment, and curriculum and content area standards.* Serves on Departmental, College, and University Committees as requested or required.* Assists in recruiting, interviewing and recommendation of the employment of Physical Therapist Assistant personnel. Assures that all Physical Therapist Assistant training follows the various regulatory agencies.* Recruits and participates with the advisory committee for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.* Performs additional faculty job requirements as required by specialized and accredited programs (CAPTE).* Performs other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities* Exceptional people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds.* Demonstrated quantitative, organizational, and technical skills adequate to help design, monitor, and interpret assessment results.* Demonstrated abilities in teaching, student advisement, committee service, management, and administration.* Familiarity with student learning outcomes assessment and how this process relates to program and institution accreditation.* Ability to maintain good working relations with all College personnel, members of the local community, and representatives of state and federal agencies. Ability to work well in a collaborative decision-making environment.* Effective oral and written communication skills.* Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.* Advanced computer and technology skills for daily work and online teaching.Minimum Qualifications & Education* Education Required: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or previous CAPTE-granted exemption* Licensure Required: must be a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) and hold such active, unrestricted professional license as is required by the State of Florida* Experience Required: Minimum of six (6) years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three (3) yeas of full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.* Additional Experience Preferred: administration/management/leadership, fiscal management, familiar with CAPTE accreditation requirements, clinical and/or clinical management, experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment.Lake-Sumter State College provides a wide range of affordable, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that are a vital part of your total compensation package. These programs are centered around health and wellness, financial security, and professional development.Agency Lake-Sumter State CollegeAddress 9501 U.S. Hwy 441Leesburg, Florida, 34788Phone 352-###-####Website