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Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor

Pima Medical Institute Tucson

Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor

Mesa, AZ
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor - Part-time Department: Physical Therapist Assistant Office/Campus: Mesa Part-time Instruct and implement the Physical Therapist Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of semesters. * Assess curriculum and provide input based on expectations within the profession and contemporary expertise. * Participate in the development of processes and procedures to ensure students? readiness and safety prior to their clinical education experience. * Participate in continuing education courses to acquire and improve knowledge in teaching methodologies, adult learning and creating effective learning experiences. * Participate in PMI service and/or professional service events. * Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. * Monitor the attendance of students 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 plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program. * Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts. * Evaluate the performance of students 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 as determined by the Program Director. The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Associate?s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist. * Baccalaureate degree preferred. Instructors teaching general education courses must possess a bachelor?s degree with appropriate education in specific courses being taught. * Three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent, post licensure clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist. * One (1) year of documented experience as an instructor in a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program preferred. * Current Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy licenses, certifications, or other designations as required by local, state, or federal laws to work as a PTA or PT. * Demonstrated knowledge of basic educational theory and methodology, instructional design and student evaluation and outcomes assessments. * Verbal and written communications skills. * Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and computer skills.

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care