Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Anaheim, CA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Must have
- Hold a minimum of a master’s degree with the appropriate coursework in the subject area required from an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department
- Current Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license to practice in California.
- Current CPR Card.
- 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.
- Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.
- Experience in administration/management.
- Must possess contemporary expertise (expertise beyond that obtained in an entry-level physical therapy program that represents knowledge and skills reflective of current practice) in assigned teaching
- Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to demonstrate a thorough, accurate and practical knowledge of their field or discipline and interpret the theories of their field or discipline.
- Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
- Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations and effective listening skills.
- Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills, follow through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to motivate others.
- Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to exercise good judgment.
Nice to have
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to travel/drive locally on a weekly, daily and/or on an as needed basis.
- Ability to demonstrate bilingual skills is preferred but not required.
Full description
Job Posting Title
Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor
Choose To Make A Difference
Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Lead Faculty assists the Program Director in providing leadership in managing, planning, and implementing the program in support of college and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to meet placement expectations. Participates in curriculum development and coordination, facilitates teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach combining face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (as applicable). Provides professional leadership and support for teaching faculty and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.
Additional responsibilities include delivering class and/or clinical instructions according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods; develops daily lesson plans; advises and tutors students; maintains current and accurate attendance and grade records; remains current in applicable program teaching field; participates in faculty meetings, instructional seminars and two (2) annual in-service training sessions. Participates in college activities such as faculty meetings, student functions, graduation exercises, open houses, new student orientations, and advisory board meetings.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Student Outcomes
- Monitors and analyzes student attrition and retention data and works with other college leaders to develop initiatives that can be implemented to improve retention.
- Develops and plans course content and methods of instruction.
- Observes and evaluates students' work to determine progress, provides feedback, and makes suggestions for improvement.
- Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
- Presents lectures and conducts discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence, using visual aids such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
- Administers standardized oral, written, or performance tests in order to measure progress, and to evaluate learning effectiveness based on course objectives.
- Supervises independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training as necessary.
- Provides individualized tutorial and/or remedial instruction.
- Assures students are provided support services to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process.