Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor (PTA or PT) - Tucson

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Tucson, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Teach it Differently. Stay True to your Specialty. You became a PTA or PT to help people move better—but what if you could shape an entire generation of PTAs who think beyond the textbook? At Pima Medical Institute, we’re looking for a Physical Therapist/ Physical Therapist Instructor who’s ready to practice their specialty in a new way—not just treating patients, but transforming how future PTAs learn to treat theirs. Here, you won’t leave your clinical expertise behind. You’ll lean into it harder than ever—mentoring students, elevating our associate degree program, and infusing real-world insight into every lab and lecture.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA or PT program
• 3 years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience as a PTA or PT
• Documented contemporary expertise in your teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method
• Active PT or PTA license, registration, or certification in the state where the program is located (any U.S. jurisdiction accepted unless state practice act states otherwise)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Ready to innovate within your specialty
• Looking for deep career meaning beyond direct patient care
• Excited by teaching, mentoring, and leading change in education

Responsibilities

• Training students to become well-qualified, compassionate allied health professionals
• Bringing your hands-on experience into the classroom and clinical settings
• Shaping curriculum quality and student growth from enrollment to graduation

Benefits

• Medical PPO or two HDHP plans with HSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Short- and Long-term Disability coverage
• Basic Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development
• Health & Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree