Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world. The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities. Purpose of Role This course is the first in a three-part series which will apply the conceptual framework of physical therapy management to patients/clients with neuromuscular rehabilitative needs. This course will introduce conceptual models/frameworks and foundational principles and theories of motor control and motor learning. Clinical management of neuromuscular-based movement disorders across the lifespan will be introduced within the context of the elements of physical therapy practice and patient/client management. Anatomy, functional neuroanatomy, physiology and clinical medicine from other course work will be linked to course discussions. Theoretical approaches across examination and intervention will be presented with an emphasis on movement system and task analysis to inform clinical decision making. Course content will include application of adaptive and therapeutic equipment; ethical behaviors, interprofessional collaboration; delegation / supervision, and documentation to neuromuscular disorders across the lifespan. Laboratory sessions will promote development of skill in examination and intervention techniques that will be applied to simulated cases to inform clinical decision making relative to movement disorders across the lifespan. PT 511L: Foundations of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Requirements
- Current New York State PT License
- Contemporary experience/expertise in Neuro Physical Therapy
- An interest in teaching and mentoring Entry-level DPT students.
Responsibilities
- Providing feedback to student-learners in the lab-based setting as they develop and refine their understanding of adult neuro clinical practice.
- Interaction with students individually, in small and large groups.
- Sharing of your expertise in neurologic clinical practice.
- Guide and assess student psychomotor learning.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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