PTA Program Chair

Job no: 494768
Position type: Faculty
Location: Muskogee
Division/Equivalent: CONNORS
School/Unit: Connors (CSC)
Department/Office: VP Academic and Student Affairs (CSC)
Categories: Medical & Health-Related, Faculty/Instructor

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CONNORS

Contact Name & Email

Amanda Girty, amanda.girty@connorsstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Appointment Length

12 months

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program Chair is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Physical Therapist Assistant program and curriculum. The Program Chair will lead all efforts to obtain and retain all required professional, state, and regional accreditation. Develop and maintain contact with business/industry for the purpose of obtaining program recommendations and student placement.

Works with Connors State College, the Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education, program accrediting agencies, and other organizations/bodies in delivery of services related to the industry for which the program area/career major trains.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications:

Current Physical Therapy licensure/certification/registration to practice in Oklahoma.

Minimum of a Masters degree

Degree must be granted by an institution accredited by a regional/national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Minimum of five (5) years, full-time, post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three (3) years full-time clinical experience

Teaching experience (clinical and/or didactic)

Experience in administration/management

Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcomes assessment, including the equivalent of nine (9) credits of coursework in educational foundations

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Current Physical Therapy licensure/certification/registration to practice in Oklahoma.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible

Adept and current in basic skills related to the program area/career major, and able to effectively counsel and educate students. In addition, possess the following skills:

Supervisory and organizational

Excellent interpersonal

Consultation and communication

Facilitation and coordination

Understanding of and experience with physical therapy assistants

DEPENDABILITY:

Regular attendance following a designated work schedule. Must be able to work extended hours and additional days/evenings as required by position responsibilities. Must be able to attend and participate in meetings, conferences as scheduled within the District, State, or other states.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL STANDARDS:

Able to read and comprehend varied and extensive written documents, regulations, and reference materials. Able to meet and confer with individuals and/or groups concerning a variety of subjects, including confidential matters. Able to operate a 4-wheeled vehicle to travel statewide. Requires lifting,

handling and carrying of such articles as books, manuals, files, and other related items. Able to lift 50 pounds from floor to a four-foot level.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

Moderate to extreme. Frequent deadlines requiring concentrated effort and overtime work. Must work on a variety of projects at the same time. Must deal with major issues and problems which can create high stress. Must deal with multiple students working on a variety of projects simultaneously. Must carry out daily long-term instructional preparation requiring concentration efforts and over-time work. Must work with administration to deal with student discipline program.

Connors State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employee

Advertised: Jul 23 2026 Central Daylight Time
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