Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

South University

13 days ago

United StatesFull TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join South University as a Program Director PTA – Academic Leadership, Full Benefits in United States.

Key Responsibilities

include program organization and administration, fiscal oversight, and effective communication.

The Program Director participates in classroom instruction, daily program operations, student support, and recruitment and retention of qualified instructors who align with the University’s mission.

Requirements

level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Collaborates with academic program directors on

level teaching experience (required). Minimum of five (5) years (or equivalent), full

time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three (3) years (or equivalent) of full

service), preferably in post

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join South University as a Program Director PTA – Academic Leadership, Full Benefits.

Key Skills

Program AdministrationFiscal OversightClassroom InstructionStudent SupportFaculty SupervisionAccreditation ComplianceProgrammatic AssessmentQuality ImprovementCurriculum DevelopmentBudget EvaluationFaculty RecruitmentClinical Site DevelopmentProgram Advisory CouncilLeadershipProblem SolvingInnovation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program at South University a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at South University is open to physical therapist candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Program Administration, Fiscal Oversight, Classroom Instruction, Student Support, Faculty Supervision, Accreditation Compliance, Programmatic Assessment, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Program Director provides leadership for all aspects of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, ensuring compliance with CAPTE Accreditation Standards through continuous assessment and quality improvement. This role involves teaching, supervising faculty and staff, overseeing daily opera...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, FSA/HSA, Tuition Assistant Program, Long/Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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