Physical Therapist Assistant (Pta) Lab Assistant (Pool) - Mount Wachusett Community College

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The person in this position is responsible for assisting in providing the laboratory portion of the PTA curriculum. He/she will provide support, guidance and instruction to student while in the laboratory setting and provide the student with relevant and timely feedback concerning all work submitted to the instructor. He/she will mentor and role model to students' professional, ethical l and competent physical therapy practice. The individual will remain in contact with the PTA department chair and other faculty members through meetings and weekly written reports.

Responsibilities:

• Assist primary PTA instructor in the review and student performance of clinical competencies and laboratory check offs; participate in community service and professional development activities as pertains to student learning experiences;
• Supervise open lab time.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in PTA;
• Current Massachusetts licensure as PT or PTA;
• Possess a minimum of two years full time experience in PT or its' equivalent;
• Evidence of competence in the area of instruction;
• Maintained expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in a community college;
• APTA membership.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary:$32.00-$42.00 per hour based on Interval

Hours per Week: Varies no to exceed 18 hours weekly

Number of Weeks: Varies based on need

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

This particular job posting is an "Open Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis.

Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).