Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Clinical Competency, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Course Development, Detail Oriented, Educational Administration, Establish Priorities, Instructional Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Therapy, Problem Solving Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Workplace Issues
Program Director - Physical Therapy Assistant
Date Posted: 6/22/2026 Deadline: 6/26/2026
Description:
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
"BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA" FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in 10 locations around Pennsylvania!
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor's degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director leads the development, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing the curriculum and student outcomes. The Program Director is responsible for the maintenance of accreditation and meeting all accreditation requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and oversee the departmental or unit level planning process in alignment with the Institutional Strategic Plan and CAPTE requirements with meaningfully engagement of staff members.
- Collaborate with other departmental heads to ensure that overlapping or related initiatives are coordinated.
- Participate in the Institutional Strategic Planning process as requested.
- Assess the achievements of departmental plans annually, formally reports results to supervisor, and participates in the college wide review of departmental plans as requested.
- Prepare and respond to all paperwork necessary for ongoing accreditation requirements.
- Manage curriculum, including activities such as developing course syllabi and new courses, as necessary.
- Prepare course material to engage and prepare students for clinical practice.
- Define and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the course content.
- Develop and implement evaluation instruments.
- Interview and evaluate potential students for the program.
- Recruit and hire instructors and clinical preceptors for the program.
- Maintain current knowledge of physical therapy assistant techniques and educational methodology through continuing professional development.
- Supervise and evaluate Direct Reports and address issues with staff as necessary.
- All other duties as required by the Dean.
KEY COMPETANCIES:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Strong clinical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with on- and off-campus partners.
- Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
- Superb leadership skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
EDUCATION/KEY QUALIFICATIONS (Per CAPTE 2024 PTA SREs):
- Hold an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in the jurisdiction where the program is located.
- A minimum of a master's degree.
- A minimum of five years (or equivalent), full-time post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience within any United States jurisdiction.
- Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience.
- Experience in administration, management, and leadership. Experiences derived from the clinic are acceptable.
- Professional development or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.
Applications will only be accepted via online method. Deadline for applications, June 26, 2026. No phone calls, please.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.