Physical Therapist Assistant - Program Director

The Program Director must assure achievement of the program's goals and outcomes, and is responsible for all aspects of the program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the program. The Program Director must provide supervision, administration and coordination of the instructional staff in the academic and clinical phases of the educational program. The Program Director will be responsible for meeting all applicable accreditation commission standards and agency regulations as well as maintaining compliance with Concorde policies and procedures. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde's Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO): Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay-just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment: 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

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Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Responsible for recruiting, orienting and supervising faculty members for the department
• During an instructor's first year of employment, conduct an observation/evaluation two (2) times during the first month, once during months two and three and at six months of employment
• Conduct an observation/evaluation at three- or six-month intervals (at least twice a year) for each faculty member and confer as necessary
• Ensure that student evaluations of faculty are completed at the end of each term and summaries submitted to each faculty member
• Ensure professional development plans are created and completed by all program personnel
• Assure correct scheduling and registration of returning students each period
• Assist with student orientations
• Participate in the budgeting process and responsible for ensuring budgetary allocations support the needs of the program
• Review the student record for satisfactory progress at the end of each grading term of each prospective graduate to determine eligibility for graduation
• Assist with ongoing review and development of curricula in the department in accordance with Concorde policy
• Revise and update master syllabus for each course in the department on a continuing basis per Concorde policy
• Ensure that a syllabus, in proper format, is prepared and used for each course offered by the applicable department in accordance with Concorde policy.
• Assist with textbook evaluations for each course taught in the department and make suggestions per Concorde policy for changes
• Complete and submit assigned reports
• Assist the Academic Dean with catalog review
• Assure department is in compliance with school catalog
• Conduct and document regular department meetings
• Participate in school and or Academic Affairs meetings as required
• Teach courses as needed based on program enrollment and availability
• Organize and conduct a minimum of two advisory committee meetings annually
• Participate in self-studies for various accrediting agencies
• Assist in maintaining department equipment in proper working order
• Coordinate with the Graduate Services Director all information pertaining to the externship placement of students, job openings, potential candidates, and any placement updates.
• Participate as directed by the Academic Dean in the supervision of externs, clinical sites, etc.
• Advise students regarding academic progress in the department from enrollment to graduation
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Must have a minimum of a master's degree
• Hold a current license/certification to practice in the jurisdiction where the program is located

Experience

• Must have a minimum of five years, full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience
• Have didactic and/or clinical teaching experience
• Have experience in administration/management
• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment; including the equivalent of nine credits of coursework in educational foundations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skills

• The Program Director must have management and communication skills, and the knowledge and ability to judge instructors' competence. The position requires a strong attention to details and a positive professional attitude.

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders