DPTH Lab Assistant

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harrisburg University DPT program offers a hybrid 3-year pathway in which lab assistants support core and adjunct faculty during on-site lab experiences. Lab immersions occur in 4–7 day blocks across the year, with training in a hybrid format.

Assistants contribute to learner development and program policies under faculty supervision. Lab assistants participate in annual program training, help evaluate learners, and ensure safety protocols are followed while supporting course coordination

Qualifications

• DPT degree or PT degree required.
• Minimum of one year full-time clinical experience.
• Active, unencumbered PA Physical Therapy license.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and provide accurate feedback to DPT learners.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to accept constructive feedback and maintain a learner-first focus.
• Adherence to professional standards, including the APTA Core Values and Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates psychomotor skills to learners.
• Works cooperatively with DPT core faculty member/course instructor.
• Provides constructive feedback to enhance learning.
• Evaluates learner performance using a grading rubric.
• Assists in grading written work related to patient documentation.
• Monitors and enforces lab safety protocols.
• Trains and assists in use of equipment.
• Contributes to coordination and evaluation of courses and curriculum.
• Participates in faculty development and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

Feedback delivery

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learner-focused approach

Education

DPT degree or PT degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Harrisburg University DPT program is a hybrid 3-year program. Lab assistants support the core and adjunct faculty during on-site lab experiences. DPT program lab immersions are scheduled in 4-to-7-day blocks of time, typically in late February, mid-April, early July, mid-August, mid-October, and late November. Lab assistants are involved in the development and evaluation of the learners within the educational principles and policies and procedures of the DPT program. Lab assistants are required to participate in annual DPT program training and development activities. Training and development sessions occur in a hybrid format quarterly and in conjunction with scheduled on-site lab immersion sessions annually.

The Harrisburg University DPT program is a hybrid 3-year program. Lab assistants support the core and adjunct faculty during on-site lab experiences. DPT program lab immersions are scheduled in 4-to-7-day blocks of time, typically in late February, mid-April, early July, mid-August, mid-October, and late November. Lab assistants are involved in the development and evaluation of the learners within the educational principles and policies and procedures of the DPT program. Lab assistants are required to participate in annual DPT program training and development activities. Training and development sessions occur in a hybrid format quarterly and in conjunction with scheduled on-site lab immersion sessions annually.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides demonstration of psychomotor skills to learners
• Works cooperatively and under the direction of the DPT core faculty member/course instructor
• Provides constructive feedback in a way that enhances learning
• Evaluates learner performance given a grading checklist or rubric
• Assists in grading written work as needed as related to patient documentation
• Monitors and supports the activities of learners to ensure that standard policies and practices are followed; enforces all lab safety protocols
• Provides training and assistance in the use of equipment to ensure efficient usage
• Provides input and contributes to the coordination, implementation and evaluation of individual courses and overall curriculum within the college as requested
• Participates in faculty development/training
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL STAFF

• Applies best efforts and full capability each day to the work assigned by their manager.
• Advises the manager when:
  • An assignment is not understood.
  • An assignment conflicts with knowledge of the circumstances, current skills, or available time/resources.
  • Obstacles to completing the assignment exist or are likely to occur.
  • Opportunities to better complete or improve the assignment exist or may occur.
• Understands and demonstrates our cultural expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• DPT degree or PT (PT or MSPT) degree
• Minimum of one (1) year full-time clinical experience
• Active, unencumbered PA Physical Therapy license
• Knowledge, skill and ability to effectively demonstrate and provide accurate feedback to DPT learners regarding PT exam techniques, interventions, monitoring, and reassessment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively within a faculty team
• Able to accept constructive feedback
• Ability to maintain a learner-first focus
• Adherence to professional standards, including the APTA Core Values and Code of Ethics
• Ability to facilitate learner acquisition of the skills and abilities required for entry-level clinical practice

WORK HOURS

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most administrative offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. To accommodate the college's business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings. Employees may be required to work overtime. Please speak to your direct supervisor regarding your position-specific expected schedule.