Physical Therapist Educator

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The University of Miami is currently seeking a per diem Physical Therapist Educator to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Physical Therapist Educator instructs or assists with student instruction in practical and laboratory activities associated with classes in the didactic portion of the DPT curriculum. She/he will be expected to work one on one with students during scheduled class periods and is expected to assist the course master with hands-on activities and practical examinations, grading and scoring structured class activities.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Course instructor or invited lecturer in the DPT program.

• Work one on one and in small groups with graduate DPT students during scheduled structured laboratory experiences.

• Work with core faculty in the DPT curriculum to implement scheduled laboratory activities.

• Attend lectures associated with structured activities in order to prepare for the activities.

• Give feedback to students about performance of activities, including verbal and written feedback.

• Provide guest lectures in areas of expertise as needed by supervising faculty and/or DPT program director.

• Perform any other duties as directed by supervising faculty and/or DPT program director

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

The individual must be a graduate from a physical therapy program approved by the APTA

Certification and Licensing:

Must hold a FL PT license, or be eligible for licensure in FL.

Experience:

The individual must have knowledge of and maintain standards of professional and ethical practice according to APTA guidelines. The individual must have expertise in the area of emphasis of the course for which he/she is providing supplemental instruction. The individual must have good written and verbal communication skills.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent

Pay Grade:

H14