"PTA Lab Instructor"

PTA Lab Instructor

Company: Oklahoma City Community College

Job Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Category: Physical Therapy

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: Adjunct_0401903

Classification Title: Adjunct Professor

Datatel Position ID: HEPR6PTALAIN1A

Annual Hours: As needed or assigned

Placement Range: $32.38 per Contact Hour

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

General Description

The primary responsibilities of all faculty, full-time and adjunct, is to provide quality learning experiences for students.

The hours vary by semester-approximately 20-40 per semester, most usually late afternoon and evenings.

What position does this position report to? Dean of the Division of Health Professions and the PTA Program Director

What position(s) reports to this position? None

Minimum Education/Experience

Minimum of an Associate Degree

Current unencumbered OK Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The applicant must have excellent verbal and written skills.

The applicant must have demonstrated clinical skills in the course(s) in which they are assisting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
   Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
   This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
   This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
   This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
   This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
   This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
   This position requires the person to frequently use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.
   This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
   This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
   This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
   This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area.
   This position requires the person to communicate above ambient noise levels and exchange accurate information in various situations.
   This position requires the person to frequently be exposed to hazards such as but not limited to: close proximity to moving mechanical parts and/or electrical current; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications N/A

Work Hours: Day, evening, or weekend, as well as campus and/or online as required by section assignment.

Department: Division of Health Prof.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree along with copy of current unencumbered OK Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license. Attach to Other Document

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific)

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Assist in the PTA lab by:

• Reinforcing the skills students have been instructed in.
• Demonstrating skills to students.
• Answering students' questions.
• Assisting with the grading of students during practical skill check offs.
• Gathering and organizing the necessary equipment and supplies for lab facilitation.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the course instructor.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintain license and/or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Support the college's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Attend an in-service program discussing sexual harassment and a supportive work environment.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.