Lab Assistant - Physical Therapist Assistant program - New River Community and Technical College : Job Details

The primary duties for the successful candidate will be lab assistants for the Physical Therapist Assistant classes for New River Community and Technical College.

Nature of Work

Distinguishing Characteristics

Summary of Core Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities: Demonstrate ability to relate and work effectively with students, peers, and the public. Commit to the mission and objectives of New River Community and Technical College. Meet the academic demands of the program. Provide own transportation and be punctual and regular in attendance. Travel to various campus locations to teach, including evenings. Be accessible and responsive to students through email, phone, or scheduled office hours or at other times. Demonstrate typing and computer skills. Meet classes as scheduled. Evaluate student work and maintain accurate records of students' academic standing. Provide students with constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback in a timely manner. Direct and supervise student learning in the classroom areas.

Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits. Demonstrate integrity and positive interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate and collaborate with Program Director, faculty, mentor, or department chair.

Education and Certification: Associate's degree or higher - Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist - Required. Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree - Physical Therapist - Preferred. Licensure - Hold an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license in any United States Jurisdiction and are in compliance with the practices act in the jurisdiction where the program is located. - Required

Experience: In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.

A minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice. - Required

Experience utilizing technology including Microsoft Word and other software programs - Required.

Expectations: Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values, and Vision of the College. Each employee's position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

Mission: New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

Values:

RESPECT: Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals. Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making. Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.

HONESTY: Communicate openly and truthfully. Take responsibility for one's actions. Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data. Make decisions based on ethical principles.

EDUCATION: Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning. Facilitate the sharing of information. Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources. Encourage curiosity. Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services. Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.

COMMUNITY: Actively engage with the local community. Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits. Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community. Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration.

Vision: New River Community and Technical College will improve students' lives and will enrich communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

Disclaimer: This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the public.