Adjunct Instructor- Physical Therapy

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Fort Smith seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Physical Therapy to assist in training students and teaching clinical skills. This part-time role requires a licensed Physical Therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred. Candidates should possess strong communication abilities and a commitment to academic excellence. The position is strictly on-site with no remote options available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with AR License for specific courses.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical therapy skills to students.
• Participate in evaluating students and providing feedback.
• Assist in administration and community service.

Skills

Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Strong interpersonal skills

Public communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapy

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Position: Part‑time Adjunct Instructor in Physical Therapy. Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas. The position is fully on‑site with no remote or hybrid options.

Job Summary

The Adjunct Instructor‑PT will work with the School of Physical Therapy faculty and staff on a part‑time basis to assist with planning, directing, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the integration of evidence‑based, outcome‑evaluated clinical knowledge and skills, and biomedical sciences. The primary duty is to assist in teaching and training physical therapy students in the ACHE Interprofessional Clinic, laboratory sessions, or clinical reasoning scenarios. The role may involve leading lecture and laboratory sessions on occasion.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Teach physical therapy skills and applications to small groups of physical therapy students as directed by course coordinators or Dean.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the student of ACHE meets the standards established by the faculty and college and obtains the knowledge, skills and competency required.
• Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the college in fulfilling its mission and vision through teaching, academic administrative duties, providing patient care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
• Advance the prestige of ACHE through advancement of and avocation for its mission and vision.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Physical Therapy or their designee.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Licensed Physical Therapist; AR License may be required for specific courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.

Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the Job

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.

Physical And Sensory Abilities

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off‑campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

Disability Accommodation

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2287 or [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.