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Lab Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant

Employer
Prairie State College
Location
Chicago Heights, IL
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Institution Type
Community College
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Job Details

Posting Number:

H0415P

Classification:

Part-Time

Position Title:

Lab Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant

Status of Position:

Hourly - Academic Year

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant Lab Assistant assists faculty in lab sessions to ensure student safety and competency when learning and practicing physical therapy interventions and data collection technique. The lab assistant may monitor students during open lab sessions outside of scheduled class times to ensure students are performing skills correctly and safely. The lab assistant may provide tutorial services to students in order to enhance academic progress and success in PTA courses

Reporting Relationship:

Direct reporting relationship to the Dean, Allied Health and Emergency Services

Essential Responsibilities:

  1. Monitor students during scheduled lab classes and or open lab sessions.
  2. After consultation with faculty, tutor students on curriculum content.
  3. Ensures that everyone in the lab adheres to the appropriate lab and industry safety standards.
  4. Adheres to all PTA program and College policies and procedures.
  5. Conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
  6. Maintains records of student contacts and other documentation as assigned by faculty.
  7. Communicates with program faculty as appropriate.
  8. Helps to maintain the cleanliness and organization of individual labs.
  9. Assists in maintaining equipment as assigned.
  10. Performs other duties as assigned and is licensed or trained to perform.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in Illinois.
  2. One year of full time post licensure clinical practice
  3. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Two years of full time post licensure clinical practice.
  2. One year of experience as a PTA lab assistant.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days:

8a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday. 1-2 hours weekly as needed for open lab

Salary:

$22/hr.

Posting Date:

07/25/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Organization

 

Prairie State College is a richly diverse community college located 30 minutes south of Chicago. The College serves over 5,000 students through its credit programs and offers a wide range of associate degrees and certificates, all of which feature student-centered instruction. In addition, the College offers workforce education, ESL and GED programs, and continuing, corporate and professional education. prairie_state_college1.jpg

Our 37-acre campus in Chicago Heights features “smart” classrooms, modern laboratories, a Business and Community Education Center, an Adult Education Outreach Center, and a spacious new Fitness Complex. In order to meet community needs, courses are also offered at our Matteson Area Center and at local businesses, community centers, and schools.

prairie_state_college2.jpgThe College provides a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement for administrators and staff, free courses in our Fitness Center, and an optional 403(b) plan in addition to a comprehensive retirement plan through the State University Retirement System. Employees can enroll their children in our state-of-the-art Children’s Learning Center for a modest fee.

 

 

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