Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director

Full-time, exempt faculty position with a Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule.

About the Role

The Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at SNU provides strategic and collaborative leadership, ensuring the program aligns with the university mission and accreditation standards. This role oversees all program functions, including curriculum, teaching and learning, faculty and student performance evaluation, program assessment, budget, and accreditation processes. The Director collaborates with administration, faculty, staff, other departments (including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program), accrediting bodies, clinical partners, and community members to foster a supportive educational environment. The role requires strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, effective faculty and staff management, and a commitment to advocating for the program within the university and broader community. The Director leads all aspects of CAPTE accreditation, engages in professional service, teaches assigned courses, and supports the institution's Christian mission and educational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Program.
• Maintain state, institutional, and programmatic (CAPTE) accreditation, ensuring compliance with all standards and rules.
• Implement and evaluate a contemporary and evidence-based program curriculum that meets accreditation standards.
• Maintain and uphold Program regulations, policies, and procedures that align with the University and achieve Program goals.
• Provide oversight and general supervision for Core and Associated Faculty, including recruitment and retention of personnel.
• Conduct Faculty and Staff performance evaluations, mentorship, and professional development.
• Assess the Program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies as necessary.
• Select qualified and diverse applicants for admission to the Program.
• Provide student instruction, evaluate student performance, and ensure the availability of remedial instruction.
• Plan and administer the Program budget and financial resources to support program needs.
• Conduct and lead Faculty and Staff strategic planning meetings for the Program.
• Represent and advocate for the Program within the university and the community.
• Attend university activities as designated.
• Perform the duties of a faculty member as identified in institutional policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Professional Studies and Doctor of Physical Therapy program directors.
• Conduct ongoing Program assessment.

Requirements

• Profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment, and be committed to SNU’s mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.
• Understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Is a physical therapist assistant or a physical therapist.
• Holds an active, unencumbered PTA or PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act for the state of Oklahoma.
• Has earned a minimum of a master’s degree or previous CAPTE-granted exemption.
• A minimum of five years, full-time, post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience.
• Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching.
• Experience in administration, management, and leadership (experience and professional development derived from the clinic is acceptable).
• Professional development and/or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.
• Experience in fiscal management.
• Experience or formal training in program evaluation and assessment.
• Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in coordinating complex program accreditation or similar processes.
• Knowledge of industry-standard PT equipment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Supervisory or administrative experience.
• Contemporary physical therapy practice.
• Engages in scholarship that reflects contributions to the profession and aligns with the mission of SNU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience in non-traditional student instruction.
• Experience in physical therapist assistant education.
• Experience in CAPTE accreditation.

Benefits

• Generous benefit structure including a family health insurance plan (shared cost).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement matching.
• Tuition remission.
• Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.