Adjunct Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant

The Adjunct Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a part-time, non-benefited position responsible for developing and delivering engaging course content. This position facilitates learning through lectures, discussions, hands-on demonstration, lab assignments and assessments aligned with the college’s curriculum and academic standards, as well as the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The Adjunct Instructor collaborates with department staff to ensure course materials and delivery meet the needs of the student population.

Compensation: $850 per credit hour.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:– this position isexemptandis noteligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).
To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform principal responsibilities satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

The primary responsibility of all faculty is instruction. At LCCC we seek instructors who are committed to excellence in teaching as demonstrated in the competency domains outlined below. Faculty are expected to continually grow towards excellence in the following outcomes in the designated discipline of Physical Therapy.
Teaching and Learning- Employs student-centered instruction coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials. Consistently and promptly responds to student inquiries and shares timely, appropriate, and instructive feedback and evaluation of student work.

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within the designated discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21st century learners.
• Prepares and delivers assigned courses by employing high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
• Facilitates student achievement by maintaining clear expectations and defined learning outcomes.
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.

Competency-Based Design- Applies competency-based design to the development of curriculum, engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.

• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
• Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant to the designated discipline.
• Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
• Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.

Professionalism-Collaborates and actively reflects on responsibilities to positively contributes to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.

• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline.
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
• Actively contributes to the college and one’s Pathway, department, or designated discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.

Other responsibilities may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Skills

• Active Learning– Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening– Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Analytical Skills – Capacity to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on findings.
• Communication – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to convey complex information clearly.
• Complex Problem Solving– Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Computer Software– Proficient in computer-based training software, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software applications to effectively complete job tasks.
• Conflict Management– Use of tools, skills and processes to find respectful and creative ways to resolve disputes and disagreements.
• Critical Thinking– Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Instructing– Teaching others how to do something.
• Interpersonal Skills– Ability to interact effectively with others, build relationships, and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Judgment and Decision Making– Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Learning Strategies– Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Organization– Ability to organize tasks, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Records Management – Proficient in organizing, updating, and maintaining accurate records in both physical and digital formats. Skilled in using records management software and tools to ensure easy access and security of information.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Technical Skills – Specific technical competencies related the role of a Physical Therapist Assistant:

1. Assistive Devices: Proficiency in the selection, use, and instruction of assistive devices and adaptive equipment to enhance patient function and mobility.
2. Clinical Assessment: Competence in measuring and documenting patient outcomes, including range of motion, muscle strength, and functional performance. Ability to assist in interpreting and using assessment data to inform treatment plans.
3. Documentation and Communication: Ability to accurately document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes. Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
4. Patient Care Techniques: Proficiency in performing and modifying therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and functional training. Ability to assist patients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living.
5. Professionalism and Ethics: Understanding and adherence to professional and ethical standards in the delivery of patient care, including maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating respect for patients’ rights and dignity.
6. Safety and Infection Control: Knowledge and application of safety protocols and infection control procedures to ensure a safe treatment environment for patients and staff.
7. Treatment Modalities: Skill in applying physical agents and modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, while monitoring patient response and adjusting treatments as needed.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to work in a medical setting with potential exposure to blood borne pathogens; Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures must be utilized as required
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds
• Able to manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and exceptional hand-eye coordination
• Able to function in an environment with substantial latex and/or nitrile material exposure and without an allergic reaction

Thisposition description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of direct/clinical work experience as a licensed PT or PTA
• Two (2) years of instructional experience in a clinical or educational setting
• State Licensure as a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant and the ability to obtain Licensure in the state of Wyoming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of instructional experience in a clinical or educational setting to include online course work
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Two years of college-level teaching experience
• One year of experience with web-based learning management systems

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The college has a designated person to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies. Please contact: Title IX, Title VI, and ADA Coordinator, Suite 205, Clay Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307.778.1144,NDS@lccc.wy.edu. Contact information for the regional Office for Civil Rights is: Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, 303.844.5695,OCR.Denver@ed.gov. Updated 6/2025.

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