Temporary Clinical Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Temporary Clinical Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Temporary Clinical Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy is responsible for seeing patients at an off campus clinical site located at the Methodist Healthcare Ministries Dixon Clinic.
This a full-time temporary position up to 32 hours per week.
The Temporary Clinical Assistant, Doctor of Physical Therapy reports to the Dean, School of Physical Therapy.
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
  • Perform evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments of patients.
  • Manage physical therapy clinical operations at Methodist Healthcare Ministries Dixon Clinic.
  • Maintain contemporary currency in areas of practice.
  • Act as supervising physical therapy to physical therapy assistant.
  • Schedule and re-schedule clients.
  • Communicate with other healthcare providers concerning patient care.
  • Provide service to the respective department, college, university, community, and profession.
  • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes.
  • Adhere to UIW policies and procedures as identified in Employee Handbook.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving and academic counseling skills.
  • Proficiency in (or ability to learn and effectively use) use of instructional technology.
  • Demonstrated expertise in an area of physical therapy practice.
  • Willingness to develop effective learning facilitation skills.
  • Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting the profession of physical therapy.
  • Ability to work independently with confidence and to effectively coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
  • Proficiency in human relations, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and academic counseling.
  • Proficiency in working collaboratively and effectively in a team.
  • Proficiency in multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Earned academic (PhD, EdD, DSc) or clinical (DPT) doctoral degree.
Required Work Experience
  • No clinical experience required.
  • New graduates are welcome to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Board Certified Specialty.
  • Active in clinical practice.
  • Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in Texas.
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Work Hours
Hours may vary. Typically, at least 24 hours per week at the MHM Wesley Clinic.
Physical Demands
Essential functions that reflect the expectations and required abilities considered essential for primary healthcare professionals:
• AASIG Technical Standards, Essential Functions Document. Section on Education, September, 1998.
• Ingram, D. (1997). Opinions of Physical Therapy Program Directors on Essential Functions, Physical Therapy, 77(1).

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