Administrative Assistant For Physical Therapy

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Administrative Assistant for Physical Therapy is responsible for supporting the College of Health Sciences and the Physical Therapy Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are the essential job function and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist WCU and COHS in the implementation of the respective Mission Statement(s), Statement(s) of Purpose, Institutional Plan(s), and Financial Plan(s).
• Manage front desk operations of the Physical Therapy Department including greeting visitors to the department, answering and directing all incoming calls, maintaining office equipment and inventory, and other functions deemed appropriate by the department director
• Schedule, coordinate, and manage physical therapy department events
• Maintain and enter accurate financial accounting records for the physical therapy department to be approved by the Physical Therapy Director
• Direct students to on campus resources including mental health counselors, academic success counselors, tutors, student affairs, library, etc.
• Serve as a faculty liaison for test proctoring, scheduling, and other necessary services.
• Assist the Director in records management related to admissions, clinical operations, and daily operations of the physical therapy department.
• Coordinate preparation and distribution of physical therapy recruitment materials and other materials approved by the Physical Therapy Director
• Assist in the administration, security, confidentiality and retention of office files.
• Collect and distribute mail for the Physical Therapy Department.
• Other duties as assigned