Adjunct - Physical Therapist Assistant

divh2Physical Therapist Position/h2pThe qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:/pulliMasters Degree in Physical Therapy, Doctorate preferred, or a minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and a Masters degree in a health related area from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;/liliCurrent Florida licensure and National Board Certification as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant;/liliA minimum of one year work experience in Physical Therapy;/liliProven knowledge of contemporary healthcare practices;/liliExcellent communications skills, both oral and written;/liliTeaching experience with diverse populations and recent healthcare industry experience are also preferred;/liliAppropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS)./li/ulpThe essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:/pulliInstructing and evaluating theoretical knowledge, psychomotor skills and effective competencies in the Physical Therapist Assistant program;/liliDemonstrate knowledge and skills utilizing an instructional internet platform;/liliDemonstrating oral and written communication and teamwork;/liliDemonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to the individual differences of student population and a willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;/liliFlexibility for teaching day and/or evening classes./li/ulpThe specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:/pulliCollaborating with faculty and staff in the IRSC programs in Health Science and with other IRSC program areas;/liliEffectively instructing courses in Physical Therapist Assistant;/liliEvaluating student progress through examinations and observations of performance;/liliActively supporting student success through individual counseling and advising;/liliMaintaining appropriate documentation of related student records;/liliMaintaining course related equipment and supplies;/liliParticipating in department, division, and general faculty meetings;/liliMaintaining own professional development related to individual, professional, and institutional needs;/liliAdhering to all IRSC policies and procedures./li/ulpThis position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, and stoop. This position also requires sufficient eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate procedural results; sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with students and other health care providers; sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English; sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly to the patients needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30 pounds, participate as a team member of four in moving a 150 pound incapacitated patient, and ensure overall patient safety. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College./ph2Classification/h2pAdjunct/ph2Supervisory/h2pNo/ph2FLSA Exempt/h2pYes/ph2Employment Type/h2pTemporary (Fixed Term)/ph2Compensation and Application Deadline/h2pPay rate for this position starts at: $28.60/hour | Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and education | Open until filled/p/div