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Skill Instructor, PTA

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Position Information

Position Title Skill Instructor, PTA
Campus Plainfield
Department Physical Therapist Assistant
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular
General Description
Physical Therapy Clinical, Part-time support the course implementation that is conducted by the full-time and adjunct faculty members.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
Usual responsibilities of Physical Therapy Clinical, Part-time include the following, with differentiation depending on the program and courses:

• Collaboration with full-time faculty members to implement desired clinical lab instruction.

• Demonstration of required psychomotor skills.

• Supervision of students’ skill practice.

• Correction of inaccurate or unsafe skill performance by students.

• Evaluation of critical skill performance.

• Reporting to course faculty on student performance.
Education Requirements
• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program required.

• NJ license in the discipline required.

• Must meet State and/or National guidelines for program implementation in the discipline.
Experience
• Be able to present nationally-certified programs.
Competencies and Skills Required
• Be able to meet weekly course objectives, such as skill performance testing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.
Salary
Additional Information
Union County College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.


Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Terms of Employment
Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Not to exceed 25 hours per week. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

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  4. * Describe a situation when you tried to solve a problem with ideas and methods that had not been tried before. What was the result?

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  5. * Describe a specific instance, in a group situation, where you made your views known about an issue important to yourself. What was the issue, and why was it crucial?

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  6. * How do you decide which tasks take priority when organizing a complete project?

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  7. * Describe a time when you discovered a more efficient way to do a work task?

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  8. * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
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  9. * Effective September 1, 2011, the “New Jersey First Act” contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?
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Required Documents
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  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)
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