Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Program Director

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•San Marcos, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Program Director to lead its CAPTE-accredited Associate Degree Physical Therapist Assistant program at the San Marcos campus. This on-site academic leadership position directs instructional staff, manages clinical and didactic education, oversees budget allocation, and ensures compliance with CAPTE accreditation requirements. The director also serves as a classroom or laboratory instructor as needed. The role includes supervising and developing faculty, managing curriculum and departmental budgets, directing accreditation activities, collaborating on institutional compliance, supporting student retention and outcomes, and overseeing clinical education plans and affiliate sites. The position is full-time and salaried exempt. The stated hiring range is $100,000 to $125,000 per year, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available to qualified applicants.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Active PT or PTA license, registration, or certification in California, or a valid credential in a U.S. jurisdiction as permitted by the applicable practice act.
At least five years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience as a PT or PTA, including at least three years of direct clinical practice.
Background in clinical practice, didactic and clinical teaching, educational theory, instructional design, and student outcomes assessment.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Supervise PTA faculty and staff, delegate teaching assignments, and establish instructional goals.
Coordinate educational workshops, in-service trainings, and mentorship programs for clinical and didactic instructors.
Manage department budgets, evaluate course content and textbooks, and design curriculum aligned with CAPTE guidelines.
Direct ongoing program accreditation activities, submit required annual reports and fees, and notify CAPTE of program updates.
Partner with the Director of Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance involving graduation metrics, licensure pass rates, and graduate placement data.
Track student outcomes by class to maintain an 80% or higher student success rate and provide academic interventions to reduce withdrawals.
Oversee clinical education plans, conduct site evaluation visits, and ensure clinical affiliates meet educational standards.
Teach in the classroom or laboratory as a core instructor within the PTA program as needed.