Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor

Responsible for teaching the range of Physical Therapist Assistant courses offered by the College.Essential Job Functions:

• In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare or revise guides for courses offered in their division and submit to the Program Director/Division Chair or appropriate Administrator for review.
• Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President of Academic Services following course outlines approved by the College.
• In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare textbook recommendations and submit to the Program Director/Division Chair for review.
• Prepare for the annual budget requests for instructional equipment and materials including maps books audio-visual aids and other supplies and submit these requests to the Program Director/Division Chair for recommendation.
• Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Director of Admission Services.
• Attend division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty meetings called by the Program Director.
• Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
• Cooperate in the promotion of extra curricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation.
• Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.
• Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the College and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Notify the Program Director/Division Chair well in advance of absences.
• Advise students assigned by student services, and assist in registration as needed.
• Demonstrate commitment to the teaching/learning process.
• Focus upon student recruitment retention and success.
• Use a variety of methods and teaching strategies that reflect the different learning styles and needs of students.
• Show an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and its district.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Participate in development activities and maintain current evidence base practice.
• Engage in activities aimed at promoting the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Allied Health Division and Lake Land College to potential and current students.
• Engage in activities related to course content and curriculum model, including learning outcomes assessments.
• Develop assess and maintain data for course and program assessment.
• Assist with accreditation reporting.
• Advisor and manage of the PTA club.
• Member of the APTA/IPTA.
• Serve as the Academic Clinical Coordinator of Education (ACCE) Responsible for the following: a.Placement of students on all clinical rotations b. Communication with all clinical sites. c.Clinical site visits at a minimum of one time per clinical practicum. d.Proactively seeking new clinical sites. e. Data retrieval of clinical survey. f. Maintaining of all contracts.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science and a current Illinois PTA. Master's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in physical therapist assistance programs and qualified as a clinical instructor. Must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience - CAPTE

Knowledge:

• Curriculum development, community college philosophy and population.

Skills:

• Must be knowledgeable in the following areas: physical therapy skills, geriatrics, orthopedics, neurology, modalities, therapeutic exercises, goniometry, manual muscle testing, manual therapy, documentation, pathology, and diseases. Must be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations governing physical therapy.

Personal Requirements:

• Versatility, positive attitude, enthusiasm and dedication.