Program Director/Instructor - Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Shape the Future of Healthcare Education in Southern West Virginia

New River Community and Technical College (NRCTC) is seeking a qualified and mission driven Program Director/Instructor to lead its CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.  This role offers an opportunity to combine academic leadership, teaching, and clinical engagement while making a meaningful impact on students and healthcare workforce in southern West Virginia.

Position Summary

The Program Director provides leadership, administration, instruction, and accreditation oversight for the PTA Program.  Reporting to the Dean of Allied Health, Nursing and Natural Sciences, this full-time, exempt position ensures program quality, compliance with CAPTE Standards, and student success through collaborative faculty and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the PTA Program
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CAPTE accreditation standards, reporting, and outcomes assessment
• Teach PTA didactic and laboratory courses
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement
• Manage program budget, resources, scheduling, and admissions processes
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty
• Maintain clinical partnerships and advisory board engagement
• Complete 50 hours of annual clinical practice
• Participate in institutional governance and professional service.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered PT or PTA license/certification (eligible for WV practice)
• Master's degree required (Doctorate preferred)
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PT program or closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years post-licensure expereince, including 3 years of clinical practice
• Teaching experience (classroom, lab or clinical)
• Leadership or administrative experience (academic or clinical)
• Professional development in:
  • Educational theory and methodology
  • Instructional design
  • Student evaluation
  • Outcomes assessment

Preferred

• Prior experience as a Program Director, Academic Coordinator, or Core Faculty of a PTA Program
• Experience with accreditation reporting and outcomes data

Why Join New River CTC?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts student success and regional healthcare.
• Supportive mission-driven academic environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 401 (k) employer contributions
• Generous vacation, sick leave accrual, holidays
• Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.

Employment preference is given to candidates residing in West Virginia or NRCTC's service region.

About NRCTC

NRCTC provides accessible, affordable, high-quality education and workforce training to support the communities of southeastern and south-central West Virginia.  Our mission is rooted in student success, community engagement, and regional workforce development.

Ready to make a Difference?

If you are inspired to educate the next generation of physical therapy assistant professionals, while leading a respected academic program, we encourage you to apply to join New River Community and Technical College.