Position Summary:

The PT Laboratory Educator will work with Physical Therapy faculty and staff. The lab educator will work a guaranteed minimum of 12 hours/week to primarily assist with facilitation and implementation of the Integrated Lab course series and secondarily to assist with clinical education responsibilities as needed. This position is non-tenure track and not eligible for benefits. The primary duty of the PT Laboratory Educator will be to assist in teaching and training physical therapy students in laboratory sessions, simulation experiences, community engagement opportunities, clinical reasoning scenarios, clinical education experiences, and student assessment across all laboratory courses and clinical education in the entry level curriculum. This position may involve leading lecture and laboratory sessions on occasion.

Essential Functions:

·Teachphysical therapy skillsandapplications across all clinical realms to physical therapy students as directed by course coordinators or clinical education faculty.

·Participateintheassessmentandevaluationofstudents,providefeedbackandremedial assistance to ensure that the students meet the standards established by the faculty and school and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency required.

·Demonstrateandrolemodelanongoingabilitytoworkcooperativelywithcolleagues, supervisors, and support staff.

·Demonstrateadaptabilityandthewillingnesstoassistthe department infulfillingitsmission.

·Otherdutiesasassignedbythe Chair of the Physical Therapy Department orhis/her designee.

Education & Experience:

MinimumQualifications

·3 years of clinical practice as a physical therapist

Preferred Qualifications

·Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree

·Board Certification or other advanced certification/degree

·1 year of laboratory teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·Demonstrateproficiencyincomputerskills,i.e.Microsoft Office.

·Displayprofessionalismforthecollegeinallcommunicationandinteraction.

·Abilitytomaintainconfidentialityand privacy.

·Abilitytoprioritizeandorganizenumerousandvariedassignments.

·High-energy,versatile,self-directed.

·Willingness to engage with physical therapy content across body systems and practice settings.

·Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Licenses/Certifications:

·Licensed Physical Therapist in NE (or eligible for licensure in NE)