Faculty, Physical Therapist Assistant, Part-time

Overview

The faculty will be responsible for educational leadership and student instruction on a part-time basis in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. This position will be required to maintain professional liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1 million per occurrence or claims made as a condition of practicing as a physical therapist in the Commonwealth. Must provide proof of coverage by submitting a copy of the certificate of insurance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant or related discipline. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• PT - Physical Therapist Current Pennsylvania PT license Required
• PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant Current Pennsylvania PTA license Required

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of full-time experience in a physical therapy setting. Required
• Relevant teaching experience as a clinical instructor or in an educational setting. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Academic and experiential qualifications necessary to teach the assigned course objectives. Required
• Must possess an understanding the roles and responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants in clinical practice and serve as an advocate for same. Required
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Required
• Must maintain currency in diverse physical therapy theory and practice models and methods. Required
• Developed organizational skills. Required
• Possession of a valid PA Driver's license Preferred

Responsibilities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

• Conduct routine physical tasks and maneuvers to position patients and equipment.
• Requires adequate coordination, balance, and agility.

Pay Transparency

CThe part-time rate for 2026/27 will be the greater of $1180 per credit or $787 per contact hour, prorated for student enrollment under seven. The approved substitute pay rate is $49.19 per hour during the first week of substituting and the prorated part-time teacher rate for consecutive substitute assignments that exceed one week.

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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Job Code

H50172