Adjunct Faculty Physical Therapist Assistant

AND DUTIES

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JOB DUTIES

This role involves teaching physical therapy concepts and skills to prepare students for a career as a physical therapist assistant. The instructor leverages educational technologies and college resources to support student learning and fosters an engaging environment that emphasizes participation, interpersonal skills, and quality patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate student records, delivering instruction in both on-site and online formats, and employing active learning strategies suited to diverse learning styles. Hands-on training is emphasized to reinforce classroom instruction and ensure clinical readiness. The instructor also collaborates with colleagues to enhance course materials and instruction while maintaining effective communication with students and affiliated personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver didactic instruction and facilitate hands-on learning in a simulated laboratory environment.
• Guide students through activities in a controlled lab setting focused on safe and competent skill execution
• Provide student mentorship and guidance while supporting the established program curriculum and CAPTE standards
• Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content
• Evaluate student performance and document students progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
• Provide constructive feedback and maintain a supportive and confidential learning environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May supervise work-study students or other supportive personnel.

BENEFITS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work conditions include laboratory and office environment and may include both West Windsor Campus, James Kerney Campus, and off-site locations.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Jobs classified as light work typically require walking or standing to a significant degree.

Flexible work hours: The role may require evening/weekend hours. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the United States of America
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) or more years of clinical experience in physical therapy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, include CAPTE Standards
• Knowledge of the discipline including interpretation and evaluation of the theories within the discipline.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching when appropriate.
• Participate in professional development in the subject matter.
• Ability to develop a rapport with the Dean, Program Coordinators, Faculty and students to ensure successful delivery of didactic and laboratory instruction.
• Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and adherence to FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse individuals and groups with various levels of education and demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clinical experience as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in more than one clinical setting
• One (1) or more semesters experience teaching

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability : Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in ones intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus : Making customers and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Diversity & Inclusion: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.

Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.

Gaining Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying ones own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.