Patient Care Technician Program Director

The role

The Program Director oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the assigned program. This role involves curriculum development, faculty coordination, student support, and maintaining industry partnerships.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and evaluate the assigned program
• Develop and update the curriculum
• Recruit, train, and supervise faculty members
• Provide guidance and support to students
• Ensure the program meets accreditation requirements and complies with regulations
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare industry partners
• Monitor and assess program effectiveness
• Develop and manage the program's budget
• Participate in professional development
• Lead, coach, and develop team members

Required qualifications

• Master’s Degree or combination of Bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience in healthcare or related field
• Administrative and/or supervisory experience with teams in the delivery of academic and/or social services
• 15 semester credit hours in the subject field for Healthcare Instructor
• Academic preparation in the specific courses taught
• 2+ years’ professional nursing experience
• 1 year of experience in nursing home services
• Active LPN/RN, PCT, CPT, EMT, Paramedic certification

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree in healthcare or related field as appropriate to the program content
• Three (3) or more years of Administrative and/or supervisory experience with teams in the delivery of academic and/or social services
• Online teaching experience in an accredited post-secondary institution
• Three (3) or more years of experience in online education or proprietary industry
• Proficient in MS Office and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Emerging education technologies
• Education program strategic planning and market analysis

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

About the company

Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, it offers online programs and hands-on training at its Clearwater, Florida campus.