Physical Therapy Teaching Assistant-Fed & State Study

Job Purpose/Description

Assist course faculty in supporting first-year Physical Therapy students across multiple courses, including Functional Anatomy/Neuroscience, Examination & Evaluation, Interventions. Responsibilities include facilitating lab activities, monitoring and maintaining lab equipment, assisting with student skill development, and providing academic support.

Assist course faculty in supporting first-year Physical Therapy students across multiple courses, including Functional Anatomy/Neuroscience, Examination & Evaluation, Interventions. Responsibilities include facilitating lab activities, monitoring and maintaining lab equipment, assisting with student skill development, and providing academic support.

• Collaborate with course faculty and other TAs to schedule open lab times that meet student and program needs.
• Engage with first-year students to answer course-related questions, assist in skills practice, and support learning in various PT courses.
• Assist in setting up and taking down labs, practical exams, and mock practical exams.
• Serve as a simulated patient for practical exams as needed.
• Perform competency/proficiency checks for psychomotor examination skills, physical agent modalities, electrotherapy, assistive device use, transfers, and exercise techniques.
• Monitor and maintain lab equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper storage, and functionality.
• Perform routine lab cleaning, including managing laundry, disinfecting surfaces, and organizing equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and inform course faculty or the Administrative Assistant when replacements are needed.
• Provide feedback and assist faculty in grading assignments as assigned.
• Hold individual or small group study sessions to support student learning and comprehension.
• Communicate with the Administrative Assistant and course faculty regarding lab scheduling, inventory, and any issues that arise.
• Complete and submit timesheets as required.

• Must be a current CSS student.
• Federal work study eligibility is required.
• Must be a second-year CSS Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student in good standing.
• Must have demonstrated mastery of course content relevant to assigned TA responsibilities (e.g., PTH 6510/6511, PTH 6520/6521, PTH 6530/6531) as determined by course faculty.

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written, active listening).
• Ability to provide constructive, respectful feedback.
• Effective problem-solving skills and resource management.
• Professionalism and commitment to student learning.
• Ability to manage stress effectively.