General Lab Assistant
Chapman University · Orange, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$50/hrPart-time
Temporary, non-exempt position with part-time hours (0-19 hours weekly).
About the role
The Physical Therapy Program at Chapman University hires lab assistants to support various courses, including:
- PT 512L Kinesiology Lab
- PT 525L Clin Path
- PT 531 Gen Med
- PT 539 Physical Agents
- PT 578 Short Term Integrated Clinical Experience I – Community Exercise Program
- PT 610 Anatomy II
- PT 640 Neuro Practice Management
- PT 641 Rehab
- PT 647 Pediatrics
- PT 678 Short Term Integrated Clinical Experience II – Stroke Boot Camp
- PT 742 Geriatrics (including PD Boot Camp)
- PT 758 Elective in PT
Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide students in physical therapy examination and interventions, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, infection control, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation.
- Provide formal and informal verbal and written feedback and assessments of student performance.
- Proctor and grade lab practical exams.
- Maintain lab facilities.
- For PT 578 CEP, PT 678 Stroke Boot Camp, and PT 742 PD Boot Camp:
- Act as a clinical instructor to mentor students through physical therapy interventions, patient education, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation.
- Follow course clinical performance guidelines to assess student performance.
- Monitor participants and implement emergency protocols if necessary.
- Communicate with students, participants, families/caregivers, and course directors or coordinators regarding student or participant issues.
- Review documentation, including student notes, and provide written/verbal feedback.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by coordinators or course directors.
Requirements
- Valid California PT License or eligibility for licensure.
- MPT or DPT degree.
- Knowledge of the PT profession, California Physical Therapy Practice Act, HIPAA/OSHA, and FERPA.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Professional etiquette and practice.
- Prior experience working with populations served by the course content.
- Ability to physically demonstrate classroom techniques and attend in-person labs.
- Ability to physically attend and grade lab practicals, if applicable.
- Successful completion of a background check; Live Scan required if working with minors.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of physical therapy in the specialty area relevant to pre-clinical program needs.
- Previous clinical instructor or teaching experience preferred.
- Strong interest and experience in rehabilitation of persons in acute care, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric settings with various diagnoses.
Pay
$50.00 per hour.