DPTH Lab Assistant

Harrisburg University•Harrisburg, PA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Harrisburg University DPT program is a hybrid 3-year program. Lab assistants support the core and adjunct faculty during on-site lab experiences. DPT program lab immersions are scheduled in 4-to-7-day blocks of time, typically in late February, mid-April, early July, mid-August, mid-October, and late November. Lab assistants are involved in the development and evaluation of the learners within the educational principles and policies and procedures of the DPT program. Lab assistants are required to participate in annual DPT program training and development activities. Training and development sessions occur in a hybrid format quarterly and in conjunction with scheduled on-site lab immersion sessions annually.

Requirements

DPT degree or PT (PT or MSPT) degree
Minimum of one (1) year full-time clinical experience
Active, unencumbered PA Physical Therapy license
Knowledge, skill and ability to effectively demonstrate and provide accurate feedback to DPT learners regarding PT exam techniques, interventions, monitoring, and reassessment
Effective communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively within a faculty team
Able to accept constructive feedback
Ability to maintain a learner-first focus
Adherence to professional standards, including the APTA Core Values and Code of Ethics
Ability to facilitate learner acquisition of the skills and abilities required for entry-level clinical practice

Responsibilities

Provides demonstration of psychomotor skills to learners
Works cooperatively and under the direction of the DPT core faculty member/course instructor
Provides constructive feedback in a way that enhances learning
Evaluates learner performance given a grading checklist or rubric
Assists in grading written work as needed as related to patient documentation
Monitors and supports the activities of learners to ensure that standard policies and practices are followed; enforces all lab safety protocols
Provides training and assistance in the use of equipment to ensure efficient usage
Provides input and contributes to the coordination, implementation and evaluation of individual courses and overall curriculum within the college as requested
Participates in faculty development/training
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Applies best efforts and full capability each day to the work assigned by their manager.
Advises the manager when: An assignment is not understood, An assignment conflicts with knowledge of the circumstances, current skills, or available time/resources, Obstacles to completing the assignment exist or are likely to occur, Opportunities to better complete or improve the assignment exist or may occur.
Understands and demonstrates our cultural expectations.