Physical Therapy Teaching Assistant-Fed & State Work Study Only

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota seeks a part-time TA to assist first-year Physical Therapy students across multiple courses. Duties include facilitating labs, maintaining equipment, and supporting skill development under faculty supervision.

Ideal candidates are current CSS students, in good standing as second-year DPT students with federal work study eligibility and proven mastery of relevant course content.

Qualifications

• Must be a current CSS student.
• Federal work study eligibility is required.
• Must be a second-year CSS DPT student in good standing.
• Demonstrated mastery of course content relevant to TA responsibilities as determined by course faculty.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with course faculty and other TAs to schedule open lab times that meet student and program needs.
• Engage with first-year students to answer course-related questions, assist in skills practice, and support learning in various PT courses.
• Assist in setting up and taking down labs, practical exams, and mock practical exams.
• Serve as a simulated patient for practical exams as needed.
• Perform competency/proficiency checks for psychomotor examination skills and related PT techniques.
• Monitor and maintain lab equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper storage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Feedback

Education

CSS student in good standing

Second-year DPT student

Job description

Job Purpose/Description

Assist course faculty in supporting first-year Physical Therapy students across multiple courses, including Functional Anatomy/Neuroscience, Examination & Evaluation, Interventions. Responsibilities include facilitating lab activities, monitoring and maintaining lab equipment, assisting with student skill development, and providing academic support.

Assist course faculty in supporting first-year Physical Therapy students across multiple courses, including Functional Anatomy/Neuroscience, Examination & Evaluation, Interventions. Responsibilities include facilitating lab activities, monitoring and maintaining lab equipment, assisting with student skill development, and providing academic support.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with course faculty and other TAs to schedule open lab times that meet student and program needs.
• Engage with first-year students to answer course-related questions, assist in skills practice, and support learning in various PT courses.
• Assist in setting up and taking down labs, practical exams, and mock practical exams.
• Serve as a simulated patient for practical exams as needed.
• Perform competency/proficiency checks for psychomotor examination skills, physical agent modalities, electrotherapy, assistive device use, transfers, and exercise techniques.
• Monitor and maintain lab equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper storage, and functionality.
• Perform routine lab cleaning, including managing laundry, disinfecting surfaces, and organizing equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and inform course faculty or the Administrative Assistant when replacements are needed.
• Provide feedback and assist faculty in grading assignments as assigned.
• Hold individual or small group study sessions to support student learning and comprehension.
• Communicate with the Administrative Assistant and course faculty regarding lab scheduling, inventory, and any issues that arise.
• Complete and submit timesheets as required.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current CSS student.
• Federal work study eligibility is required.
• Must be a second-year CSS Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student in good standing.
• Must have demonstrated mastery of course content relevant to assigned TA responsibilities (e.g., PTH 6510/6511, PTH 6520/6521, PTH 6530/6531) as determined by course faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written, active listening).
• Ability to provide constructive, respectful feedback.
• Effective problem-solving skills and resource management.
• Professionalism and commitment to student learning.
• Ability to manage stress effectively.