Part-Time Lace Assistant - Physical Therapist Assistant

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for LACE (Learning Assistance Center for Excellence) assistants for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. LACE assistants are hired on an as-needed basis. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as LACE Assistant assignments become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

LACE Assistants in the PTA program are responsible for tutoring students in theory and application to assist students in developing competency in entry level skills required of a graduate physical therapist assistant. They support the assessment of student learning and report student progress to program coordinator and/and faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of accredited Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant program and licensed/eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois.

• Clinical practice in physical therapy for a minimum of 1 year or equivalent experience. Clinical teaching experience preferred.

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and counseling skills.

• Knowledge in use of information technology.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS

$20.37 per hour, up to 9 hours a week

BENEFITS & PERKS

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan

• Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act

• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

The PTA Program is offered at the SWIC Belleville Campus.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials, i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted (official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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