Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor - Full Time

Instructors' primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, clinical and online settings as well as outside the classroom during campus and student activities. 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.

Explore more benefits here: UTI Benefits

Your Responsibilities:

Instructional Duties:

* Instruct classes as assigned.

* Prepare comprehensive lesson plans and course materials.
* Assess students objectively for academic performance.
* Utilize instructional plans effectively, supplementing approved student material when necessary.
* Ensure security of assessment tools and confidential documentation.
* Utilize and monitor the learning management systems.
* Maintain the required class duration.

Student Interaction:

* Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
* Serve as a role model for professionalism and conduct.
* Provide constructive feedback to students on academic performance, grades, and behavior.
* Communicate student concerns to the Program Director.
* Maintain accurate student records, grades, and attendance.
* Facilitate tutoring and makeup work as needed.
* Refer students to appropriate resources for additional advising when necessary.
* Enforce campus policies and procedures.

Related Duties, Outside the Classroom:

* Keep accurate records and stay informed of current instructional methodologies.
* Participate in ongoing faculty and professional development activities.
* Attend workshops, seminars, and meetings to improve instructional and professional skills.
* Assist with graduation ceremonies and campus activities.
* Help with inventory, organization, and ordering of supplies and materials.
* Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
* Assist in equipment and technology maintenance.
* Contribute to a positive campus culture.
* Assist other departments when needed.

Your Qualifications:

* Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of employment.
* Must have a minimum of an associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting.
* Must have a minimum of 4 years' full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy.
* Must demonstrate contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and student evaluation.