Skills Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant (Part Time)

Physical Therapist Assistant Course Instructor

Provide guidance and facilitate skills / competency assessments for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) courses, including labs and independent study. Assist the primary instructor with the lab classes in the PTA program. Participate in skills assessment development (to include the following : basic patient care skills, range of motion measurements, manual muscle testing, neuromotor assessment, special testing, and body mechanics), instruction, and grading. Provide instruction during labs to facilitate learning of didactic material.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate attainment of skills needed by the PTA student.
• Prepare and set up the lab materials and environment.
• Assist the lead instructor with teaching the lab class associated with the course.
• Provide feedback with lab activities and skills.
• Monitor student progress with lab activities and skills.
• Perform skill checks.
• Provide assessment of student performance of lab activities, skill checks, and practical examinations.
• Communicate with students and the lead instructor regarding lab activities, skill checks, and practical examinations.

Supplemental Functions

Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) standards for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) Knowledge of the PTA Program's skills requirements Knowledge of physical therapy basic patient care skills Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Knowledge of the duties, roles, and responsibilities of a physical therapist assistant Knowledge of the Collin College website and PTA Program website Knowledge of Canvas software, general Microsoft Office software

Basic patient care skills Basic PTA assessment skills Basic therapeutic exercises Basic manual therapy skills Organizational skills Time management skills Communication and presentation skills Ability to evaluate skill performance Ability to problem solve and critically think Ability to communicate verbally Ability to advise, assist, and teach students PTA skills Ability to work with lead instructor addressing lab activities and skills

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements

Level III (220PT) : Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited institution and one (1) year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Level IV (222PT) : Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and one (1) year experience as a Physical Therapist. Level V (225PT) : Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and one (1) year experience as a Physical Therapist.

Licenses and Certifications

Level III (220PT) : Texas PTA license. Level V (225PT) : Texas PT license.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation Type : Hourly

Employment Type : Part time

Compensation : $40.72 Hourly

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.