Tutor for Physical Therapy Anatomy and Physiology

CP02 Chatham College for Work Study Students; Eastside (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham University seeks a Student Teaching Assistant / Tutor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The role supports faculty and students in learning anatomy and physiology and fosters a respectful learning environment.

The position is ideal for a second-year DPT student aiming to deepen anatomical knowledge and develop teaching and leadership skills while modeling professionalism. This work-study opportunity emphasizes collaboration with faculty and peers.

Qualifications

• Current second year physical therapy student.
• Successful completion of PTH 502 Human Gross Anatomy or PTH 706 Clinical Physiology in the first year of the DPT program.
• Strong understanding of human anatomical structures and terminology.
• Strong understanding of normal physiology and exercise physiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and peers.
• Demonstrated professionalism and respect for confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in teaching human anatomy.
• Assist faculty in teaching human physiology.
• Support student learning through one-on-one or small group instruction as needed.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in the academic setting.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Communication skills

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

Second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student

Job description

Job Title: Student Teaching Assistant / Tutor – Physical Therapy

We value our students!

Position Summary:

The Student Teaching Assistant / Tutor will support faculty and students in the first and second terms of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program by facilitating student learning and maintaining a safe and respectful environment. This role is ideal for second year physical therapy students who wish to deepen their knowledge in anatomy and physiology while developing teaching and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty in teaching human anatomy.
• Assist faculty in teaching human physiology.
• Support student learning through one-on-one or small group instruction as needed.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in the academic setting.

Qualifications:

• Current second year physical therapy student.
• Successful completion of PTH 502 Human Gross Anatomy or PTH 706 Clinical Physiology in the first year of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
• Strong understanding of human anatomical structures and terminology.
• Strong understanding of normal physiology and exercise physiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and peers.
• Demonstrated professionalism and respect for confidentiality and ethical standards.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year. Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that is unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.