A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
A full-time faculty member at St. Petersburg College has the primary function of instruction, coaching, and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the College in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the College and continuing professional development. In addition to teaching, other responsibilities include the maintenance of the required number of office hours to meet student needs and full participation in departmental and programmatic responsibilities. These functions include, but are not limited to, curriculum planning and assessment, data gathering, assisting with resource allocation, and maintaining an ongoing professional development plan. Responsibilities also include high levels of student engagement, out-of-class support, program advising, as well as recruitment of new students. Participation in the governance of the College by way of committee assignments is encouraged.
Academic Requirements and Qualifications:
Graduate of a CAPTE accredited physical therapy program (physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program). Doctorate or Master¿s degree in Physical Therapy or Master¿s with 18 graduate credit hours in Physical Therapy or Master's with Associate's Degree in PTA or Bachelor's with Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant plus 3 years of full time clinical experience in field (Bachelor's requires demonstrated leadership and teaching experience in clinic). Contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and student evaluation in a postsecondary education institution. Must hold an active and unrestricted Florida license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Excellent written/oral communication and human relation skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and counseling skills. Exceptional critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to begin and finish a task with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines. Ability to adapt to unexpected changes. Detail-orientation and ability to produce high-quality work with minimal supervision. Ability to establish a positive working relationship with colleagues. Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving student experiences. Strong familiarity with computer-based tools and technology (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and experience with online learning management systems. Completion of the online learning management training and annual online training refreshers in a timely manner. •An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties may be acceptable in lieu of some requirements listed above
Preferred Qualifications:
l Current member of the American Physical Therapy Association. l Earned status as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. l Prior experience as a faculty member in a PTA program. Prior experience with accreditation standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Knowledge:
l Academic program requirements l Customer service principles l Presentation principles and practices l Diverse populations and cultures l Computers and related software applications
General Skills:
l Experience in technology enhanced instruction l Strong written and verbal communication skills l Using a computer and related software applications
Department/Program Responsibilities:
Develop, prepare, and update course syllabi and other course materials. Adhere to College and department/program rules, policies and procedures. Attend regular department/program meetings and other required College meetings. Assist in resolving student issues. Assist the Dean and Program Director in administering the attendance management system, which includes analysis of the PeopleSoft attendance reports for compliance with the College attendance and withdrawal policy for students. Recommend course materials and textbook adoptions to the Program Director. Demonstrate a professional, cooperative and considerate attitude toward students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Work with the Program Director in the development of appropriate course objectives that meet CAPTE accreditation standards. Assist the Program Director with the recruitment of new students during the program¿s annual admissions process. Work with other full-time faculty to ensure laboratory inventory is updated and documented. Teach 36 Equated Credit Hours (ECH) per academic year. Evaluate students¿ performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine the students¿ ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum. Use out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students, and participating in College and department/program activities. Track student progress and classroom attendance, and conduct outreach to students as needed, to foster student success. Encourage completion of the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) during each term and review the SSI feedback to help improve best practices in online teaching. Become familiar with student support services such as Learning Support Commons (New Initiative Program), Connections Program, and accessibility services. Keep abreast of the advances and innovations in higher education pedagogy and maintain competence in area(s) of responsibility through professional development and scholarly activities. Participate in faculty meetings and trainings. Encourage a collegial and positive department/program environment that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service. Perform related duties as required.
Student Responsibilities:
Foster academic excellence in teaching and learning. Instruct students in accordance with College and department/program policies, procedures, and approved curricula. Maintain an open and responsive communication policy with students. Promote student professional organizations and student clubs and encourage faculty and student interaction. Ensure student safety while in the clinical laboratory.
College-Related Duties/Responsibilities:
Support SPC¿s mission, vision, and values through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds, and learning styles. Actively participate in the College and department/program committee meetings. Communicate needed issues and initiatives from the College to the department/program. Serve the College through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the College in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects. Support College extracurricular functions. Participate in activities related to promoting community-campus partnerships for health, service-learning, and career development. Use out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities. Support college extracurricular functions. Maintain currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities. Demonstrate a professional, cooperative and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues and staff. Complete other College-related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment and clinical laboratory. Routine computer usage is a significant part of the incumbent's daily work activities. Some travel to clinical facilities is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources. (X = Required to perform essential job functions) Physical Activities Physical Activities Balancing maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Pushing use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. X Climbing ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Reaching extending hands or arms in any direction. X Crawling moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. Repetitive Motion substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Crouching bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Speaking expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. X Feeling perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Standing for sustained periods of time. X Fingering picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. X Stooping bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Grasping applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Talking 1 expressing ideas by spoken word. X Handling picking, holding, or working with whole hand. X Talking 2 shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Hearing 1 perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. X Visual Acuity 1 prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Hearing 2 receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Visual Acuity 2 color, depth perception, field of vision. Kneeling bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Visual Acuity 3 determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Lifting raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. X Visual Acuity 4 operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. X Mental Acuity ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. X Visual Acuity 5 close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. X Pulling use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. X Walking on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
X TYPE OF WORK
Work performed is primarily:
Sedentarywork :
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very heavy work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights and weekends. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace. May be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, and intense noise. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in a job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in a job description. St. Petersburg College has the right to revise a classification or job description at any time. St. Petersburg College has the right to revise a classification or job description at any time . The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college shall not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact JoCynda Hudson, the director of EA/EO/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu. Please indicated the position you wish to apply for in your request. The College shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with disabilities because of the disability of such an individual in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee¿s compensation, job training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Except when undue hardship exists, the College shall endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact the Director of EA/EO by phone at (727)341-3261, by mail at PO Box 13489, St Petersburg Fl 33733-3489, or by email at eeo_director @spcollege.edu. Qualifications listed in a position description are used as a guideline for hiring. Other comparable qualifications of a candidate may be considered by the President in lieu of those suggested in a position description. (BOT rule 6hx23-2.02). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in a job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in a job description. Equal Access/Equal Opportunity The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261 ; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu .
