STUDENT-Teaching Assistant- Patient Care Skills I & II
About The Position
PTBS 51900 Patient Care Skills I Course Coordinator: Angela Reynolds, PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS Purpose of the job: Responsibilities will be split between virtual and in-person TAs. Virtual TAs will be expected to complete most of the grading, while in-person TAs will assist during 6 lab sessions in the course and handle some additional grading. Virtual TAs will also be asked to complete media preparation (videos and cases) during the Spring semester. Each week during the summer, all TAs will meet with the course coordinator to discuss content for the week and grading plans, including consistency plans for grading. The same TAs who will be working in PCS I this summer will also be working in PCS II in the fall. That description is as follows: PTBS 52000 Patient Care Skills II Course Coordinator: Laura Gras, PT, DPT, DSc, GCS Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted. In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at [email protected]. For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.
Requirements
- DPT I physical therapy students in good academic standing, who demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, are punctual, take initiative, and have a strong interest in helping students learn.
- Students should also have a good understanding of how to write a SOAP note, the correct format of a SOAP note, and will be expected to grade objectively using a formatted grading rubric.
- Virtual TAs must be available for grading throughout the summer semester (average of 0-4 hours per week for 6 weeks), as well as media prep in the Spring semester (~10 hours of independently scheduled time).
- In person TAs must be available to attend labs (1-2x per week for 3-6 hours) throughout the summer course duration.
- DPT II students in the Physical Therapy Program who are in good academic standing and have successfully completed the course previously.
- Essential functions of this position include demonstrating appropriate patient-handling skills, effective communication and teaching skills, strong documentation skills, and the ability to interact with others.
Responsibilities
- Virtual TAs will be expected to complete most of the grading
- In-person TAs will assist during 6 lab sessions in the course and handle some additional grading
- Virtual TAs will also be asked to complete media preparation (videos and cases) during the Spring semester
- Each week during the summer, all TAs will meet with the course coordinator to discuss content for the week and grading plans, including consistency plans for grading
- Running open labs and assisting in grading documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
