General Lab Assistant

Chapman University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University’s Physical Therapy Program seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support on-campus PT courses. Responsibilities include supervising labs, grading exams, and maintaining lab facilities for multiple PT courses.

The role requires a CA PT license or eligibility and an MPT or DPT degree; in-person labs and strong communication are essential. This on-campus position offers part-time hours (0-19 per week) and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Valid CA PT License or eligibility for licensure.
• MPT or DPT degree required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide PT examinations and interventions in labs.
• Grade and proctor lab practical exams.
• Maintain lab facilities and equipment.

Skills

CA PT License

MPT or DPT degree

Education

MPT or DPT degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

Position Information

Position Title

Position Type

Position Type Temporary

Job Number

Job Number SA73124

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time part‑time 0‑19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non‑Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $50.00

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapy Program hires lab assistants to help with its courses. The courses utilizing lab assistants are 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 (also PD Boot Camp), and PT 758 Elective in PT.

Lab assistants for the PT 512L, PT 525L, PT 531, PT 539, PT 578, PT 640, PT 641, PT 647, PT 678, PT 742, and PT 758 courses are needed to assist with lab activities which may include but are not limited to 1. Supervising and guiding physical therapy examination and interventions, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, infection control, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation; 2. Grading/proctoring lab practical exams; 3. Maintaining lab facilities; 4. Other duties as assigned. These positions are available as needed.

Responsibilities

Lab Assistant for Courses: PT 512L Kinesiology, PT 525L Clin Path, PT 531 Gen Med, PT 539 Physical Agents, PT 578 CEP , PT 610 Anatomy II, PT 640 NPM , PT 641 Rehab, PT 678 SBC , PT 742 Geriatrics & PD Boot Camp, and PT 758 Elective in PT.

• During structured course labs, supervising and guiding physical therapy examination and interventions, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, infection control, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation. May include proctoring lab practical exams and maintaining lab facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Lab Assistant for Course: PT 578 CEP , PT 678 Stroke Boot Camp, and PT 742 PD Boot Camp

• Supervision
  a. Performs the duties of the clinical instructor to mentor eighth‑trimester students through physical therapy interventions, patient education, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation.
  b. Follows the course clinical performance guidelines to assess student performance.
  c. Monitors participant and implement emergency protocols, if necessary.
  Provides formal and informal verbal and written feedback and assessments of student performance and interactions.
• Communication
  a. Meeting informally or formally with individual students, a small group of students, the participant, and their families/caregivers.
  b. Reviews documentation about participants, including student notes, and provides written/verbal feedback to students.
  Maintains effective contact with course directors, coordinators, and staff if student or participant issues arise.
• Other Responsibilities
  a. Completes other tasks as assigned by coordinators/course director.

Required Qualifications

• Possesses a valid CA PT License or eligible for licensure, as well as an MPT or DPT degree
• Knows PT profession as well as the California Physical Therapy Practice Act, HIPAA / OSHA , and FERPA .
• Utilizes excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses prior working experience with the populations served by the course content.
• Can physically demonstrate classroom techniques and attend in‑person labs.
• Able to physically attend and grade lab practicals, if applicable.
• Successfully passes a background check, and if working with minors, a Live Scan is required as well, as directed by CU Human Resources.

Desired Qualifications

• Possesses working knowledge of physical therapy in the specialty area per pre‑clinical program needs.
• Has previous Clinical Instructor or teaching experience preferably.
• Possesses strong interest and experience in rehabilitation of persons in an acute care, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric setting with various diagnoses.

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in‑person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

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Maximum Number of References

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Pre‑screening Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Certification/License

Optional Documents

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.