Student Employment - Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Intern Position

PTA Program Internship

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Our PTA program is looking for two interns to help run the front desk of the SLCC OT/PT Pro Bono clinic as well as offer clerical and event planning support for our PTA program. The main duties for this internship will be running the pro bono office such as scheduling clients, taking phone calls, greeting patients, stocking & ordering supplies, and marketing our clinic/ PTA program. Interns should be available to work after classes M-Thurs and on Fridays in person with some occasional remote work assigned. This internship is open only to current PTA students who have been accepted into the program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Work under the OT and PT Pro Bono director to ensure smooth operations of the therapy clinic including scheduling clients, maintaining both physical and online client records, as well as keeping the labs, pool and exercise gym clean and safe. Utilize multiple software applications including many apps in the Microsoft 360 package such as Excel, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Teams, Word, and Bookings as well as learn how to program and utilize the clinic Medical Check-In Software to track client data Act as a liaison between SLCC PTA officers and the SLCC coordinator of student clubs and organizations to assist in planning PTA club events Assist in organizing marketing and collaborative events such as the SLCC Physical Therapy Health Fair, the Special Olympics and provide tours of our campus/program to high school students interested in Physical Therapy Professional representation of SLCC and our programs to the community

Minimum Qualifications

Accepted into the SLCC PTA Program High School Graduate or GED Ability to work the hours mentioned above Working knowledge of Microsoft 360 software package

Preferred Qualifications

Previous office administration work preferred, but not required

Previous job experience as a PT aide or working in a health-related field is preferred, but not required

Associate's degree

Conversational Spanish

Adept with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Forms and Bookings

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.