Physical Therapy Classroom Attendant

Position Title: Physical Therapy Classroom Attendant

Organization: IUI School of Health and Human Sciences

Department/ Office: Physical Therapy

Hourly Wage: 12/hour

Number of Openings: 2

About the Department/ Office:

The Department of Physical Therapy at IUI offers you unique and impactful environments to learn and practice your craft. As a student, you are in walking distance to four of Indiana’s leading hospitals, will benefit from a partnership with the IU School of Medicine, the nation’s largest medical school, and have access to over 400 community and clinical partnerships.

Job Essentials/ Duties:

The DPT Classroom Attendant will be responsible for assisting with the following tasks:

• Assisting faculty and students with maintaining equipment storage.
• Canes, Crutches, Walkers
• Wheelchairs: arm and footrests attached and put away
• Mat tables
• Return equipment to storage closet or back room
• Assist with management of outlet tower placement and standing table organization
• Assist faculty as able to help with room test prep and re-configuring after testing days
• Assist the department manager in room preparation for event days: ie: Interview Day, Information Session, Capstone

The DPT Classroom Attendant will be responsible for completing the following tasks

• Create and maintain an equipment database
• Make sure inventory of consumable materials is kept at a par level, processing an order request via PT faculty.
• Calibrate Hydraulic Mat table
• Cleaning whiteboards
• Clean and sanitize the PT tables / RG 2152 & RG 2052
• Maintain organization of the PT Storage room / closet
• Report any damaged equipment to Pam Ross for repair
• Other duties as assigned or required by the PT Faculty or Department Manager.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrollment as a student at IUI- Doctorate Student preferred
• School of Health and Human Sciences major not required but preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Demonstrated skill in communicating individually and in small group formats
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to positively represent IUI and the Physical Therapy Department in the School of Health and Human Sciences

In accordance with the IUI Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success, experience in this position will help students become acquainted with the following profiles:

• Communicator – The ability to listen, write, and speak effectively. The ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.

• Problem Solver –The ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. The ability to find/create solutions to problems using creativity, reasoning, past experiences, and available information and resources.

• Community contributor – The ability to demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures. The ability to relate to co-workers, and inspire others to participate. The ability to maintain a productive climate and confidently motivate, mobilize, or coach other employees/students.