STUDENT-Physical Therapy Dept. Teaching Assistant Positions, Spring 2026

There are 7 courses/positions listed below. Each course/position needs 1 or more TAs. You may apply for as many courses/positions as you want. In your cover letter, clearly state 1) which of the 7 courses/positions you're applying for IN RANKED ORDER, and 2) why you're interested in the courses/positions.

Pay Rates: $16.00

1.) PTBS 51000 Peripheral Joint Mobilization

Course Coordinator:  John Winslow

Purpose: Assist in joint mob labs, demonstrate techniques, answer student questions, participate in oral/practical exams, and independently supervise 1-2 open labs per week.

Requirements/Qualifications: DPT II student with a passion for manual therapy who received a B plus or better in the soft tissue and peripheral joint mobilization courses. Students should be highly motivated, professional, and possess exceptional verbal communication skills. 

Course Needs: 1 lab assistant for each of the following sections:    

• Wed section 02 1:00-2:
• Wed section 03 3:00-4:50
• Open lab times to be determined (1-2 hours per week, weekday evenings or Sundays)

2.) PTBS 51400 Medical Screening II

Course Coordinator: Eber Beck

Start Date: Spring semester starts on Tuesday, Jan. 20th

Purpose: Teaching Assistant (TA) responsibilities include: Attending to weekly seminar sections; assisting setting up and conducting learning activities (e.g., abdominal palpation); assisting in preparing check-off evaluations; assisting in conducting small group discussion groups; assisting with managing course readings through Perusall ).

Requirements/Qualifications: DPT II or DPT III students in the Physical Therapy Program who are in good academic standing and have successfully completed PTBS 51400 Medical Screening II course. Essential functions of this position include: demonstration of appropriate patient handling skills, good communication and teaching skills, and ability to interact with others.

Course Needs: At least 1 TA for each Seminar section. This can be split between 1-3 students, for example:

• 1 TA for all 3 50-min Seminar sections (Thursdays, 1-4pm)
• 3 TAs for each 50-min Seminar sections ((Thursdays, 1:1:50pm, 2-2:50, 3-3:50pm)

3.) PTBS 51300: Electrotherapeutic Modalities and Physical Agents (EMPA)

Course Coordinator: Kris Bosela

Purpose: Responsibilities include overseeing weekly open labs (3 total hours/week) outside of regularly scheduled lab times (Unlocking lab, getting out equipment/putting equipment away). The teaching assistant will engage with student learning actively in the lab to support practice and clinical applications.

Requirements/Qualifications: DPT II or DPT III students in the Physical Therapy Program who are in good academic standing. Successful previous completion of this course. Good communication skills and the ability to interact with other students are essential. Ability to work independently of the course coordinator to support student learning.

Course Needs: This course requires 2 Teaching Assistants. Flexible hours are determined by the course coordinator and TAs based on student availability.

4.) PDPT 61100 Neurological Rehabilitation I

Course Coordinator: Sarah Fishel 

Purpose: The TA will host open labs 1 hour per week in Block II and assist with and attend the IPE.

Requirements/Qualifications: DPT III student who has a love for neuro who received a B plus or better in Neuro Rehab I. The TA should be able to share their knowledge with the students in the open lab while they practice. 

Course Needs: One lab assistant is needed for 1.5 hours per week to support the Neurological Rehabilitation I open lab in Block II and 3 hours to assist with planning for the IPE and attending the event on Monday, 4/13/26, from 6:00-8:30 pm. 

5.) PDPT 60900 Motor Development

Course Coordinator: Anne Schneider

Purpose: The TAs will host open labs based on their availability, assist with skills check off (ex. Reflexes, facilitating developmental progressions, scoring standardized tests, assisting with coordinating and recruiting for patient lab experiences.

Requirements/Qualifications: Two TAs in DPT III for Block II in good academic standing who have an interest in this content. Essential Functions of this position include strong communication skills, strong organization and time management, comfort communicating with the public in a professional manner, and the ability to provide constructive feedback to students with guidance and support from faculty.

Course Needs: To host a minimum of 4 open labs for 1.5 hours each during Block II. Additional 2-3 hours per week coordinating patient experiences and assisting with lab prep for the following week. Lab prep would need to be done on Fridays or over the weekends and ranges from 1-2 hours total and can be split between TAs. Some remote work could be done during Block I related to participant recruitment if that works for the students' schedules.

6.) PDPT 61000 Cardiopulmonary Testing and Management 

Course Coordinator: Mike Groman 

Purpose: To support the learning of DPT II students in Cardiopulmonary Testing and Management.

Requirements/Qualifications: Two DPT III students in good academic standing, who successfully completed PDPT Cardiopulmonary Testing and Management). Essential functions of this position include: Quality communication skills, ability to interact with students in a lab setting, organize and run open lab, a strong command of the cardiovascular and pulmonary lab evaluations, and cardiopulmonary interventions content. Ability to take and interpret vital signs data.

Course Needs: Organize, oversee, and supervise open lab(s). Options would be 2 one-hour open labs/week or 1 two-hour open lab/week during Block II (10 hours total for each TA). Preparing practical equipment before practical sessions and storing it away after the sessions are completed. Disinfecting equipment after student use. One-on-one tutoring of students who do not pass practicals on their first attempt.

7.) PDPT-60700 Pathokinesiology

Course Coordinator: Teresa Chen

Purpose: The TA for the Pathokinesiology course will support the instructor and students by assisting with open lab, grading assignments, and performing other administrative tasks. The goal of this position is to enhance the overall learning experience and provide additional guidance for students enrolled in the course.

Requirements/Qualifications: Must have successfully completed the Pathokinesiology course with a grade of B plus or higher and be in good academic standing within the DPT program. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, responsibility, and professionalism. 

Course Needs: One to two TAs are needed in Block II. The TA will be responsible for approximately one to two hours per week of open lab assistance and one to two hours per week of administrative or grading support.