Principal Functions
This position:
- Manages the accreditation process and accreditation activities for all physical therapist assistant (PTA) education programs
- Serves as primary APTA staff liaison for the PTA Panel of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- Responds to inquiries for information regarding accreditation status of PTA programs
- Assists programs, institutions and on-site reviewers CAPTE's with expectations for accreditation
- Develops, plans, and delivers On-site Reviewer Training Workshops
- Serves as a liaison to formal groups within physical therapy education (i.e. Academic Council, AFSIG, PTASIG, and the Academy of Physical Therapy Education)
- Assists the director in the preparation of all department publications
Qualifications
- Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, preferred
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- 5+ years in professional level related position
- Background in physical therapy education, or accreditation, preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong copy editing skills
- Leadership and management experience
Physical Demands
- Ability to be mobile
- Ability to travel up to 35% of the time
How to Apply
Equal Opportunity Employer
Principals Only
Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements when applying.
This job is ineligible for remote work.