Assistant Professor - Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for instruction the statewide Idaho Physical Therapist Assistant Education (IPTAE) consortium program. The statewide program was formed by the College of Southern Idaho, College of Western Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, and North Idaho College. This position is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of curricular goals and objectives in compliance with accreditation standards through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This is a faculty position.

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 Assistant Professor - PTA Program.docx

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: 
• Graduated from a CAPTE accredited PT or PTA program.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience including experience with physical therapist/physical therapist assistant relationships

Required License and/or Certifications:
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain an Idaho license to practice as a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Idaho State Professional-Technical teaching certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to conduct effective training and presentations.
• Ability to use patient handling skills and manual therapy interventions.
• Ability to travel on an occasional basis to locations within the targeted service area of Idaho and Eastern Washington.
• Ability to use a personal computer and associated peripherals and current version of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, Internet, and alternative delivery systems (e.g., internet and interactive video) at a proficient level.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including phone, fax, copier.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position. 

This special appointment position is renewable annually at the discretion of the college.