Residential Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapist Assistant Fundamentals Lab

Description

Adjunct Faculty - PTA Fundamentals Lab

Rasmussen University

This course will teach the fundamentals of data collection within the physical therapist assistant's scope of practice along with an introduction to the profession and the role as a member of the healthcare team.

It places focus on the professional organizations, overview of legal and ethical issues relating to the physical therapist assistant, importance of interpersonal communication skills relating to the profession.

There will be a special emphasis on minimizing risk through appropriate and safe patient handling, transfers, and gait training.

Reporting Relationships :

Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean

Responsibilities :

Adjunct faculty members are primarily responsible for communicating with students and supervising Deans or other University staff related to teaching and learning.

Faculty are expected to :

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with students in regards to feedback on student performance on a consistent basis throughout the course and as required by the Faculty Expectations
• Be available for students via phone, email and for individual appointments as needed for questions and academic assistance as determined and outlined in the Faculty Expectations
• Respond to Dean / University staff in regards to performance, student issues / concerns, or items needed for faculty file / accreditation needs in a timely manner
• Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress will be exhibited at all times

Key Accountabilities :

The essential function of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function.

The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and / or assigned. Adjunct faculty will be assigned up to 3 work units per academic quarter.

Teaching Effectiveness : Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise

• Dynamic, Active Classroom
• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class time
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise
• Student and University Support and Professionalism :
• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s)
• Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities :
• Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and / or designated by the Dean
• Professional Development
• Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook

Experience and Qualifications :

• Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years' experience in the field of study)
• Clinical preceptor experience preferred
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language

Education, certifications and Licensures :

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree with Bachelor's in any field of study
• Active, unrestricted PT or PTA license
• 2+ years of experience as a PT / PTA in outpatient and / or inpatient practice settings
• Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate.
• Must be able to provide professional licenses / certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching.

License must be active and unencumbered.

• Clinical faculty must adhere to Rasmussen University's policy on faculty immunizations and provide proper documentation
• Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

About Us :

Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs.

As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills.

Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last.

Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies.

Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.

For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu .

At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace.

We welcome our employee's differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.