Rebecca de Ruyter
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in managing PTA program operations and consistently achieving exceptional NPTE pass rates. Proven track record of leveraging strong management and leadership skills to foster student success while developing equitable, CAPTE-aligned curriculum. Recognized for effective communication and resource optimization, ensuring a supportive learning environment that empowers learners to reach their full potential. Expertise in collaborating with university departments to build relationships and enhance program effectiveness, driving a student-centered educational approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director, PTA Program
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Direct the instructional team in following the approved curriculum with focus on program objectives
- Generate reports including but not limited to Compliance Reports, Application for Approval of Substantive Change (AASC) requests, Annual Accreditation reports, Self Study Reports, and Re-accreditation reports
- Coordinate any/all on-site visits if deemed necessary by CAPTE
- Interview and select new faculty members, faculty mentorship and development, faculty observation and evaluation, run faculty meetings
- Maintain good working relations with all clinical affiliates, assist DCE with site visits during clinical affiliations
- Evaluate curriculum, teaching methods of instruction, lesson plans and texts within the program
- Assist campus admissions in the recruitment/selection of students for the program
- Representing the Institution at professional activities
- Perform all responsibilities in accordance with State and Federal regulations as well as College policies and procedures
Assistant Program Director, PTA Program
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
04.2020 - 10.2024
- Assist the Program Director with CAPTE related tasks
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with Program Director and University Administration
- Evaluate curriculum, methods of instruction, course and programmatic outcomes, and instructional materials within the program
- Assist campus admissions in the recruitment/selection of students for the program
- Maintain good working relations with all clinical affiliates, assist DCE with site visits during clinical affiliations
- Mentor new faculty
- Primary Instructor for Therapeutic Exercise I and II, Professional Issues, Electrotherapy, Documentation, Pathology, and Program Review
- Lab Instructor for Orthopedic interventions I and II, Modalities, and Anatomy; Lab Coordinator for PTA lab I and PTA Lab II
- Evaluate student performance through lecture and lab coursework
Faculty, PTA Program
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Primary Instructor for Therapeutic Exercise, Electrotherapy
- Lab Instructor for Anatomy and Physiology, Modalities, Kinesiology
- Evaluate student performance through lecture and lab coursework
- Create patient case scenarios, written and practical exams
Physical Therapist
Jarrett Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2013 - 11.2017
- Full-time Staff Physical Therapist, outpatient orthopedic clinic with heavy exercise focused and manual treatment interventions
- Involved in PT/PTA team treatment and management
Clinic Director
California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy Tustin
Santa Ana, CA
05.2007 - 06.2013
- Supervising 2 PT’s and 1 OT, manage a staff of 9
- Responsible for growing the clinic from 650 visits a month to over 1000 via direct marketing to Physicians
- Full time clinical care of 40 hours per week treating 15-22 patients/ day
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
Bristol Physical Therapy
Santa Ana, CA
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Clinic Director of a small outpatient orthopedic clinic working in conjunction with two orthopedic surgeons specializing in spine, hand, and arthroscopic Surgery for work related injuries.
Physical Therapist
UCI Medical Center
Orange, CA
12.2003 - 05.2005
- PT in multiple settings: General outpatient, outpatient burn and wound clinic, inpatient and acute rehabilitation units. Clinical Instructor.
Education
Masters - Physical Therapy
California States University
Long Beach, CA05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA12-1999
CAPTE Standard 4G Education - Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Online06-2024
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Staff development
- Curricular development
- CAPTE accreditation alignment
Accomplishments
2026 FSBPT Educators Workshop
2023 Presidential Award for Exemplary Service the Faculty Through Mentorship
2023 CAPTE Self-Study Workshop for PTA Programs
2021 Faculty of the Year for Excellence in Therapy Education
Affiliations
- APTA Member
- 2001- present
Certification
- McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Certification, December 2011
- APTA CI Credential, APTA, August 2004
- BLS CPR Certification, American Red Cross, CPR Certified since 2001
Timeline
Program Director, PTA Program
Stanbridge University
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Program Director, PTA Program
Stanbridge University
04.2020 - 10.2024
Faculty, PTA Program
Stanbridge University
06.2017 - 04.2020
Physical Therapist
Jarrett Orthopedic Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 11.2017
Clinic Director
California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy Tustin
05.2007 - 06.2013
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
Bristol Physical Therapy
05.2005 - 04.2007
Physical Therapist
UCI Medical Center
12.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California Polytechnic State University
Masters - Physical Therapy
California States University
CAPTE Standard 4G Education - Education
University of Arizona Global Campus