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.

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.

- Solid 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.

📌 Physical Therapy Teaching Assistant-Fed & State Work Study Only (Niagara Falls)
🏢 The College of St. Scholastica
📍 Niagara Falls