Physical Therapy

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Research Assistant 1

Assist Physical Therapy faculty members with research activities.

  • Part-Time (8 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - August 5, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist SHU faculty members with management and record keeping of ongoing research activities (e.g., including logistics for data collection, managing data and databases and assistance with analysis).
  • Other activities as needed (e.g., assistance with literature search, manuscript formatting and presentation preparation).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Familiarity with MS Excel and MS Word
  • Ability to work independently on tasks (self-directedness)
  • Ability to set up/maintain strategies for project/program organization, literature search
  • Anticipate instruction in additional software (e.g., RefWorks, SPSS) from faculty and library staff.

Research Assistant 2

Assist Physical Therapy faculty members with research activities.

  • Part-Time (6 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $2,500 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - April 23, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist SHU faculty members with management and record keeping of ongoing research activities (e.g., including logistics for data collection, managing data and databases and assistance with analysis).
  • Other activities as needed (e.g., assistance with literature search, manuscript formatting and presentation preparation).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Familiarity with MS Excel and MS Word
  • Ability to work independently on tasks (self-directedness)
  • Ability to set up/maintain strategies for project/program organization, literature search
  • Anticipate instruction in additional software (e.g., RefWorks, SPSS) from faculty and library staff

Clinical Education Graduate Assistant

Work with the Clinical Education Program Assistant and Directors of Clinical Education on clinical education-related efforts. 

  • Part-time (8 hours/week)
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy

Dates

August 29, 2022 - August 5, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Research support
  • Update the master PT clinical faculty EXXAT database to include contract expirations, satellite offices, PT and business staff
  • Audit contracts for accuracy and status
  • Manage PTCSIF web; updating files on SHU's Sharepoint document library and EXXAT
  • Support students in profile setups and updates in EXXAT and PTCPI Web
  • Manage student and clinical data on PTCPI Web
  • Working from the consolidated database of PT students and clinical facilities; generate and continually update a clinical instructor database. This will involve importing and/or linking previous CI data from existing Excel spreadsheets and/or PTCPI web.
  • Maintain filing system for clinical education forms and documents
  • Produce routine mailings to new or updated clinical sites with standard PT packet of information
  • Assist in formalizing documentation (letters, handouts, surveys, etc.) related to the first-year students' integrated clinical experiences. 
  • Phone calls to clinics to confirm slots, verify assignments and set up DCE visits
  • Provide backup administrative support to DCEs
  • Support Clinical Education team with Clinical Instructor Training Workshops in collaboration with Continuing Education
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills Needed

Essential to the clinical education GA position are excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, a high degree of professionalism and the ability to effectively interact with clients and colleagues both within the University community and the external clinical environment. The clinical education graduate assistant position requires a high degree of proficiency in MS Office applications (such as Word, Excel, Forms and PowerPoint) as well as manipulation of files for scanning, PDF creation and HTML links.

Students must be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Gross (Human) Anatomy Lab Manager 1

Assist with anatomical dissection and preparation of cadaver specimens for student observation.

  • Part-Time (8 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - August 5, 2023

Unusual Working Conditions

  • Work in cadaver lab
  • Removing cadavers from coolers
  • Preparing specimens
  • Hydrating, wrapping and returning cadavers to coolers

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare cadaver specimens for student observation including: removing cadavers from coolers, preparing specimens, hydrating, wrapping and returning cadavers to coolers.
  • Perform anatomical dissection under the supervision of the faculty supervisor
  • Provided guided observation of anatomical specimens through posted lab hours for PT, OT, SLP, Nursing, AT and EX students.
  • Maintain equipment and materials, including ordering supplies, in the gross anatomy lab with assistance from the faculty supervisor.
  • Maintain inventory including acquisition of needed dissection supplies.
  • Organize anatomical models and ensure DPT students have access to models (particularly for tutorial).
  • Maintain a clean lab and equipment including washing and folding laundry.
  • Assist Instructional Lab Manager, as needed to organize and move equipment.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Successful completion of Semester I in the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
  • Must be in good academic and professional performance standing within the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Gross (Human) Anatomy Lab Manager 2

Assist with anatomical dissection and preparation of cadaver specimens for student observation.

  • Part-Time (8 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - August 5, 2023

Unusual Working Conditions

Work in cadaver lab removing cadavers from coolers, preparing specimens, hydrating, wrapping and returning cadavers to coolers.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare cadaver specimens for student observation including: removing cadavers from coolers, preparing specimens, hydrating, wrapping and returning cadavers to coolers.
  • Perform anatomical dissection under the supervision of the faculty supervisor
  • Provided guided observation of anatomical specimens through posted lab hours for PT, OT, SLP, Nursing, AT and EX students.
  • Maintain equipment and materials, including ordering supplies, in the gross anatomy lab with assistance from the faculty supervisor.
  • Maintain inventory including acquisition of needed dissection supplies.
  • Organize anatomical models and ensure DPT students have access to models (particularly for tutorial).
  • Maintain a clean lab and equipment including washing and folding laundry.
  • Assist Instructional Lab Manager, as needed to organize and move equipment.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Successful completion of Semester I in the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
  • Must be in good academic and professional performance standing within the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Instructional Lab Manager 1

Maintain order and cleanliness of the PT instructional labs and duties as assigned.

  • Part-Time (8 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - August 5, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain order and cleanliness in the instructional labs on a daily basis.
  • Set-up and restoration of lab space and requested learning items for specific classes and examination activities including retrieval of any requested equipment as needed. This will involve moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with course instructors to facilitate organized implementation of lab activities/assignment including practical examinations.
  • Adhere to and encourage department infection control and “end of lab” procedures.
  • Communicate with Facilities & Construction to maintain basic cleanliness standards for labs.
  • Maintain lab equipment, including repairs, timely replacement, and cleaning.
  • Prepare linens as requested for class activities and launder linens in department laundry area.
  • Maintain department laundry and linens via proper folding, stacking, and storage.
  • Maintain lab storage areas including organization of individual lab and large room drawers, cupboards, and cabinets
  • Conduct lab equipment inventories each semester, including maintenance of par level database and purchase history on Excel
  • Conduct purchasing inquiries for department equipment orders.
  • Set-up and restoration of space and requested learning items for specific classes and events including retrieval of any requested equipment as needed. This will involve moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
  • Assisting with lab practical activities
  • Assist with the video-recorded patient interview sessions
  • Assist with skills assessments or check-outs
  • Other duties as assigned

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

This position requires a proactive, responsive candidate, willing to take initiative with faculty and staff. Effective communication skills are essential. Also, basic knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

Instructional Lab Manager 2

Maintain order and cleanliness of the PT instructional labs and duties as assigned.

  • Part-Time (8 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - August 5, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain order and cleanliness in the instructional labs on a daily basis.
  • Set-up and restoration of lab space and requested learning items for specific classes and examination activities including retrieval of any requested equipment as needed. This will involve moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with course instructors to facilitate organized implementation of lab activities/assignment including practical examinations.
  • Adhere to and encourage department infection control and “end of lab” procedures.
  • Communicate with Facilities & Construction to maintain basic cleanliness standards for labs.
  • Maintain lab equipment, including repairs, timely replacement, and cleaning.
  • Prepare linens as requested for class activities and launder linens in department laundry area.
  • Maintain department laundry and linens via proper folding, stacking, and storage.
  • Maintain lab storage areas including organization of individual lab and large room drawers, cupboards, and cabinets
  • Conduct lab equipment inventories each semester, including maintenance of par level database and purchase history on Excel
  • Conduct purchasing inquiries for department equipment orders.
  • Set-up and restoration of space and requested learning items for specific classes and events including retrieval of any requested equipment as needed. This will involve moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
  • Assisting with lab practical activities
  • Assist with the video-recorded patient interview sessions
  • Assist with skills assessments or check-outs
  • Other duties as assigned

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

This position requires a proactive, responsive candidate, willing to take initiative with faculty and staff. Effective communication skills are essential. Also, basic knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

PT Administrative GA

Assist administrative team, faculty and staff with administrative tasks.

  • Part-Time (6 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $2,500 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 – April 23, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist administrative team and faculty/staff with administrative tasks, including documentation for accreditation, and development of CAPTE and Self-Study materials.
  • Assist with some program assessment activities that require survey processing.
  • Assist with administrative aspects of the DPT Mentor Program and alumni events.
  • Assist with program standing committees administrative tasks as needed.
  • Assist with administrative activities for Orthopedic Residency Program and Geriatric Residency Program.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams/Forms), .pdf document manipulation and survey data extraction and analysis.
  • Students need proficiency in social media applications.
  • Attention to detail, ability to work independently, demonstrate confidentiality and professionalism.

Continuing Education Graduate Assistant

Assist the Director of Continuing Education with continuing education efforts.

  • Part-Time (12 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - April 23, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Market continuing education courses through e-mail, phone, and social media outlets
  • Create and modify forms related to continuing education (registration, calendars, voucher)
  • Maintain hard copy and electronic (Google Drive) filing system for continuing education forms and documents
  • Confirm speaker AV needs and request room set-up through Facilities & Construction
  • Assist in formalizing and distributing documentation related to continuing education (marketing materials, handouts, surveys, course certificates, email communication, etc.)
  • Assist in formalizing and distributing documentation related to continuing education (marketing materials, handouts, surveys, course certificates, etc.)
  • Update registrant information in respective course rosters on Google Drive
  • Execute in-person or virtual continuing education courses (approximately 6-8 courses per semester)
  • Other duties as assigned

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

Essential to the continuing education GA position are excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of professionalism and the ability to effectively interact with clients and colleagues both within the University community and the external clinical environment. The continuing education graduate assistant position requires a high degree of proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Drive, as well as manipulation of files for scanning, PDF creation and web links.

RISE Graduate Assistant

Assist RISE Head teacher and SHU faculty member with the planning and implementation of volunteer opportunities for SHU students in conjunction with RISE. Manage exercise program for RISE students.

  • Part-Time (8 hours/week)
  • Academic Program Required or Preferred: Physical Therapy
  • Compensation:
    • $5,000 tuition waiver

Dates

August 29, 2022 - August 5, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The RISE GA will assist RISE Head teacher and SHU faculty member with the planning and implementation of volunteer opportunities for SHU students in conjunction with RISE. This currently includes the Fitness Buddy program and Lunch Buddy program, but has potential to expand into new programs.

  • Recruit volunteers, schedule volunteer hours, provide volunteer orientation and act as liaison between SHU volunteers and RISE staff.
  • Be available to Buddies on a weekly basis to answer questions regarding fitness programs and student progression.
  • Meet with RISE Teacher and students on a weekly basis.
  • Assist with planning and implementation of special events including on-campus exercise and fitness activities with sports teams and/or clubs, annual spring run or other fitness program, social events, volunteer recognition meeting, graduation, recreational and social activities on campus, and other potential events.
  • Conduct Fitness Assessments of RISE students in September, January, and June. Develop individual exercise prescriptions for RISE students for the Fitness Buddy Program. Maintain database of fitness profiles for the RISE Students.
  • Maintain and update fitness resources online for SHU Fitness Buddies. Assist with progression and regression of fitness activities for RISE students as needed.
  • Assist with planning, data collection, and generating annual Program Evaluation activities for the RISE Program.
  • Assist with transition to new GA at the end of the GA term.
  • Assist with potential scholarly activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Students need to be in good academic and professional performance standing for initial hire and reappointments. Physical Therapy graduate students may only hold one Graduate Assistant position at Sacred Heart University per academic year. A request for exception may be submitted in writing to the Program Director.

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Ability to work independently following direction from supervisors. Organization and time management skills are necessary.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to access university resources including contacting key personnel in Volunteer Services, Athletics, Student Life and other offices.
  • Comfortable interacting with many students, including but not limited to recruitment efforts, public speaking, leading orientation activities, securing space and resources from key university personnel and management of large groups of volunteers.
  • Previous experience with fitness assessments and exercise prescription.
  • Computer and electronic access necessary for interaction with UG students.
  • Availability in August and early January to begin volunteer recruitment for respective semesters. Will include some prep work (performed remotely from wherever GA is located) before arriving at SHU for the semesters.
  • Availability in the following year to transition new GA to RISE activities.