Physical Therapy Lab Director

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Position Information

Job Title Physical Therapy Lab Director Posting Number S00481 Position Type Part Time Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:30am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs. Campus Main Campus, Utica NY Date Position Available 08/01/2024 Posted Salary $25,000 FLSA Status Exempt Benefits Eligible No If yes, please select:

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Lab Director will work with the core faculty members in the entry level physical therapy program. This individual will be a Laboratory subject matter expert responsible for tasks assigned by the department chair and core faculty including teaching and assessment of clinical skills and competencies of the entry level students within the DPT program.

Location Utica, NY Application Deadline Full consideration by: Open Until Filled Yes Major Responsibilities

• Assist core faculty in laboratory instruction on entry-level skills for the DPT students enrolled in the professional program.

• Provide open lab hours as determined by the department chair to review and assess clinical skill competencies.

• Participate in proctoring exams.

• Maintain clinical labs and available storage area with course-specific equipment and supplies.

• Maintain an inventory list of clinical lab equipment and supplies and order lab supplies necessary for providing the curricular outcomes.

• Assist the Department Chair in developing and maintaining a budget for supplies.

• Schedule routine calibration and maintenance of equipment and recommend updates.

• Coordinate the utilization of the physical therapy-designated laboratory equipment with the other programs.

• Recommend to the Department Chair the hire of work study students for laundry and lab maintenance.

• Supervise student employees for laundry and lab maintenance.

• Works closely with department chair to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

• May perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Driving Responsibilities Travel Supervises Education & Experience Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• Experience in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy. Advanced certification is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A strong commitment to diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Applicant Documents Instructions

All positions at Utica University support the University's mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University's Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the

diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,

pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual

orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,

disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence

victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or

federal law.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.