Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The Director of Physical Therapist Assistant Program shall be responsible to the Dean of CTE & Workforce for the overall administration of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. This includes curriculum development and revision, maintenance of accreditation status, recruitment and selection of students, faculty, and staff, and evaluation of students, faculty, and staff in the department. The director shall see that the objectives of the curriculum are met and the program is routinely evaluated for effectiveness. This position is contingent on the approval of the program and accreditation.

Required Qualifications include being a graduate of an accredited physical therapist or physical therapy assistant professional program. Earned a masters degree in physical therapy (PT), education, clinical specialty or other related fields of study. Be licensed or eligible for licensure as a PT or physical therapist assistant (PTA) in the state of Kansas. Minimum of 5 years experience as a licensed PT or PTA with a minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications include prior teaching experience in a physical therapy academic program or administrative experience in clinical practice. Earned status as an APTA credentialed clinical instructor.

Flexible work schedule with the main working hours to be a 4-day work week Monday to Thursday. Excellent benefits such as vacation, sick leave, paid LCC tuition for employees and dependents, Kansas Public Employment Retirement System (KPERS), KPERS 457, 403B with matching plan, and the State Plan of Kansas insurances that includes medical, dental, and vision for employee and family. Supplemental insurances are also offered.

The salary range is based on education and experience to begin at $62,700 annually. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The position remains open until filled. Application review will begin September 9, 2024.

 Send an LCC application found at www.labette.edu/hr, a letter of interest, a resume, and unofficial transcript to the Director of Human Resources, Labette Community College, 200 S. 14th, Parsons, KS 67357, fax 620-421-0180, or email hr@labette.edu.

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