Adjunct Faculty

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

This lecture and laboratory based course is designed to increase the student's understanding of prosthetics and orthotics and the ability of the student to integrate use of these devices appropriately into clinical practice. Principles of prosthetic and orthotic design, function, and fabrication will be discussed. Clinical problem solving for prosthetic and orthotic prescription will be addressed based on examination findings and best evidence in order to optimize function for the patient/client. Pre-prosthetic as well as prosthetic training will be emphasized. Use of orthoses in management of individuals receiving physical therapy will be integrated with knowledge from previous courses in the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular areas of rehabilitation.

PT 521 Prosthetics and Orthotics

$1500 for the lectured course. $50 an hour for the lab.

Required Qualifications

This position requires a PT degree and a current NYS PT license. The candidate will have clinical experience in prosthetics and orthotics related patient care and academic experience in presenting prosthetics and orthotics course content to DPT students. The position requires lecture and laboratory instruction to second-year professional phase DPT students.

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