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General Lab Assistant

Job in Orange, Orange County, California, 92613, USA
Listing for: Chapman University
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Administration
  • Education / Teaching
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50 USD Hourly USD 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Position Title:

General Lab Assistant

Position Type:
Temporary

Job Number: SA73124

Full or Part Time: part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification:
Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range: $50.00

Pay Range Information:
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary

The Physical Therapy Program hires lab assistants to help with its courses. The courses utilizing lab assistants are PT 512L Kinesiology Lab, PT 525L Clin Path, PT 531 Gen Med, PT 539 Physical Agents, PT 578 Short Term Integrated Clinical Experience I – Community Exercise Program, PT 610 Anatomy II, PT 640 Neuro Practice Management, PT 641 Rehab, PT 647 Pediatrics, PT 678 Short Term Integrated Clinical Experience II – Stroke Boot Camp, PT 742 Geriatrics (also PD Boot Camp), and PT 758 Elective in PT.

Lab assistants for the PT 512L, PT 525L, PT 531, PT 539, PT 578, PT 640, PT 641, PT 647, PT 678, PT 742, and PT 758 courses are needed to assist with lab activities which may include but are not limited to 1. Supervising and guiding physical therapy examination and interventions, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, infection control, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation;

2. Grading/proctoring lab practical exams;
3. Maintaining lab facilities;
4. Other duties as assigned. These positions are available as needed.

Responsibilities
  • During structured course labs, supervising and guiding physical therapy examination and interventions, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, infection control, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation. May include proctoring lab practical exams and maintaining lab facilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Lab Assistant for Course: PT 578 CEP, PT 678 Stroke Boot Camp, and PT 742 PD Boot Camp
  • Supervision
    a. Performs the duties of the clinical instructor to mentor eighth-trimester students through physical therapy interventions, patient education, clinical reasoning, exercise progression, professional behavior, communication, safety, body positioning, vital signs monitoring, and documentation.
    b. Follows the course clinical performance guidelines to assess student performance.
    c. Monitors participant and implement emergency protocols, if necessary.
    Provides formal and informal verbal and written feedback and assessments of student performance and interactions.
  • Communication
    a. Meeting informally or formally with individual students, a small group of students, the participant, and their families/caregivers.
    b. Reviews documentation about participants, including student notes, and provides written/verbal feedback to students.
    Maintains effective contact with course directors, coordinators, and staff if student or participant issues arise.
  • Other Responsibilities
    a. Completes other tasks as assigned by coordinators/course director.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Possesses a valid CA PT License or eligible for licensure, as well as an MPT or DPT degree
  • Knows PT profession as well as the California Physical Therapy Practice Act, HIPAA/OSHA, and FERPA.
  • Utilizes excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
  • Follows excellent etiquette and professional practice.
  • Possesses prior working experience with the populations served by the course content.
  • Can physically demonstrate classroom techniques and attend in-person labs.
  • Able to physically attend and grade lab practicals, if applicable.
  • Successfully passes a background check, and if working with minors, a Live Scan is required as well, as directed by CU Human Resources.
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Possesses working knowledge…
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