What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor position at Pima Medical Institute?
Job #BE79D8C5-4E0D-4772-97E8-B4745740C031 Created: Feb 7, 2025 6:58pm Location: Seattle, Washington
Facilitate and deliver the Physical Therapist Assistant program, ensuring student education aligns with established curriculum standards and objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students, including scheduled activities and materials for semesters.
- Assess curriculum and provide input based on professional expectations and contemporary expertise.
- Participate in developing processes and procedures to ensure students’ readiness and safety before their clinical education experience.
- Participate in continuing education courses to acquire and improve knowledge in teaching methodologies, adult learning, and creating practical learning experiences.
- Participate in PMI service and professional service events.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
- Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row. Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
- Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
- Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
- Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and visits to therapy clinics.
- Prepare lectures, labs, and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
- Assist and advise students with Physical Therapist Assistant program curriculum.
- May assist and coordinate externships for Physical Therapist Assistant students.
- Participates in projects to assist in meeting department goals determined by the Program Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A baccalaureate degree is preferred.
- Three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent, post-licensure clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist.
- Documented contemporary expertise in teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method.
- One (1) year of documented experience as an instructor in a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program preferred.
- Physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed, registered, or certified according to regulations in the state where the program is located.
- A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may hold a license, registration, or certification from any U.S. jurisdiction unless otherwise indicated in the state practice act where the program is located.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Hiring Range: $37.49 to $46.86
- Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Short & Long-term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Program
Salary : $37 - $47
