Program Director, Physical Therapist Assisting

Department: Physical Therapy Assisting

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean Health Professions Metro and East

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5767

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Summary

Oversees and manages the organization, administration, planning and development and general effectiveness of the Physical Therapist Assistant program working with the Deans and Associate Deans across the College. The position provides leadership to assure accreditation standards are achieved.

Essential Functions

• Monitors enrollment and works with College wide curriculum development and with Associate Deans to create faculty and student development opportunities
• Assists in the recruitment and evaluation of adjunct faculty, recommends class assignments, builds and maintains relationships with career centers, high schools and other feeder programs, universities and industry to facilitate articulation, transfer and employment
• Facilitates implementation of College AQIP and strategic plan processes, and performs other duties to provide a quality, effective program that focuses on student learning and the mission and goals of the College
• Maintains the program schedule and adjusts as needed to meet the needs of the students and the program
• Ensures the program meets and maintains accreditation (CAPTE) standards and all appropriate documentation is submitted
• Maintains required BCI and up to date immunizations
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master’s degree
• Currently licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Ohio
• Minimum 5 years (or equivalent) of full-time, post licensure clinical experience
• Currently in contemporary Physical Therapist Practice
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience
• Completed the equivalent of nine credit hours of coursework in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment
• Demonstrated experience in administration and/or management
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage a departmental budget
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and time efficiently
• Ability to recruit students and promote student success
• Proficiency in work processing and presentation software internet and e-mail
• Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
• Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
• Works accurately with great attention to detail
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes
• Proven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Demonstrated intermediate project Management skills
• Basic-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Must successfully complete a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) Background Check to include fingerprinting, social security number trace, county record search, state search, and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation records
• Must provide proof of required immunizations as specified at: Tri-C Health Careers Programs: Cleveland, Ohio
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population
  
  

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Results Focus
• Quality of Work
  
  

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Time Utilization / Organization
• Continuous Improvement / Innovation
  
  

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service
• Servant Leadership
• Collaboration / Inclusion
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Ph.D of Science in a Health Career related field
• Prior experience with program accreditation and/or Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
  
  

Special Note: Target Starting Salary Range: $82,875 to $87,125

The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.