Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Instructor - Part-Time

Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Instructor - Part-Time

Category: Temporary/Hourly

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Department: Academic Affairs

Locations: Syracuse, NY

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Other

Position ID: 177499

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About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Onondaga Community College invites applications for the adjunct clinical instructor position. Responsibilities include instruction and evaluation for lecture and lab courses within the Physical Therapy Assistant program as well as accompanying students during clinical rotation to local healthcare organizations:

• Prepare and present lectures.
• Meet with students as needed to answer questions.
• Respond to student queries (e.g., email or voice mail) as needed, in a reasonably timely manner.
• Write, administer, and grade all student assignments and exams.
• Compute grades and submit them on time.

Clinical assignments for fall 2024 are on Tuesdays or Thursdays during the day

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
• Active, unrestricted Physical Therapy License/Registration in New York State
• Minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
• Experience as a Clinical Instructor in physical therapy
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Didactic teaching experience at the college level in an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Evidence of contemporary expertise in one or more of the following physical therapy topics: Pediatrics, Neurology, Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Modalities
• Evidence of computer-based skills to complement and enhance teaching, assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to function as an effective team member within a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and another language.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be able to comply with current Department of Health regulations for vaccinations/immunizations for acute and long-term care facilities

Employee will have the opportunity to join the NYS Retirement System. Current rate of pay is $43.71/hour or $60.51/hour depending on credentials. This is the 2023/24 rate. 2024/25 rate not yet available.

Please submit resume, cover letter and copy of professional NY physical therapy license/registration