Physical Therapist Assistant

Georgia Department of Revenue•Clarkston, WA

About The Position

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is hiring a full-time Program Chair / Physical Therapist Assistant, based in Clarkston. The position provides leadership for the Physical Therapist Assistant education program and helps ensure it fulfills its mission and prepares students for careers in physical therapy assisting. The Program Chair develops and manages the program’s mission, philosophy, curriculum, syllabi, goals, and outcomes; oversees ongoing quality assessment and improvement; assists with the department budget; and ensures compliance with college and statewide reporting requirements. The role also involves participating in and documenting the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program, and providing students with direction, mentorship, and critique in classroom, simulation, and clinical practice settings. Applicants must submit an online application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of employment. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy applicable accrediting bodies for assigned courses.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a related field.
Active Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license in Georgia, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
At least three years of teaching experience in a healthcare or physical therapy education program.
Experience in curriculum development and writing.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Current CPR certification.
Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
Applicants must submit an online application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter; official transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accreditation processes, such as CAPTE.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems, particularly Blackboard.
Current CPR Instructor certification.
Diverse clinical work experience in physical therapy.
Proven success in developing professional partnerships and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the program’s mission statement, philosophy, curriculum, syllabi, goals, and outcomes.
Oversee continuous quality assessment and improvement efforts for the program.
Assist in preparing and managing the department budget.
Ensure compliance with college and statewide reporting requirements.
Participate in and document the development, implementation, and evaluation of the PTA education program.
Provide direction, mentorship, and critique to students in classroom, simulation, and clinical practice settings.