Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Laboratory Assistant

About the role

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE “BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024! Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda, Tunkhannock, Bethlehem, Chambersburg, and Greensburg. Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assists Instructor with preparation of labs, carrying out laboratory activities, practical examinations and skill proficiency check offs for various PTA classes and open lab hours as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge of the physical therapy profession, clinical skills, and educational methodology through continuing professional development.
• Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, CAPTE accreditation requirements and community service.

Requirements

The applicant should be a licensed PT or PTA with recent experience with patients and with modalities commonly seen in PT clinics.

Qualifications

• Highest Academic Degree of Physical Therapy education, or if a Physical Therapist Assistant: an Associate Level Degree, and must show evidence of continued professional development.
• A Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant with current licensure/certification in Pennsylvania.
• At least one year post-graduation clinical experience; experience supervising and educating PT and/or PTA students preferred.
• College teaching experience in health care or related fields preferred.
• Familiarity or experience with CAPTE Accreditation requirements for PTA programs preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

Schedule

This is a semester based, maximum 20 hour/week non-tenure track position.