ASHS- Assistant Professor Physical Therapy

A T Still University of Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) on the Mesa campus seeks an Assistant Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

The ideal candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, advising, and clinical activities in the pro-bono Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy. Responsibilities include collaboration with faculty, mentoring entry-level DPT students, and participation in residency programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona.
• 5 years of clinical practice.
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Doctoral degree (DPT) and extensive clinical experience.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and entry-level DPT students.
• Preferred: terminal doctoral degree, teaching experience, defined scholarly interest, involvement in the PT profession, interest in ABPTRFE residency, orthopedic PT expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, scholarship, academic and research advising, clinical practice in the pro bono Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy, and service.
• Interact collegially with current faculty and collaborate with ATSU employees.
• Interact well with entry-level DPT students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Clinical practice

Education

DPT or equivalent

Arizona licensure eligibility

Terminal doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) located on the Mesa, Arizona campus is pleased to announce an open faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the residential Doctor of Physical Therapy. The ideal candidate will have university teaching experience and will enhance the department’s teaching and scholarship in their area of expertise. Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching, scholarship, academic and research advising, clinical practice in the pro-bono Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy, and service. Candidates must interact collegially with current faculty members and demonstrate willingness to work collaboratively with all ATSU employees. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Teaching, scholarship, academic and research advising, clinical practice in the pro bono Center for Occupational and Physical Therapy, and service.
• Candidates must interact collegially with current faculty members and demonstrate willingness to work collaboratively with all ATSU employees.
• Additionally, they must be able to interact well with entry-level DPT students.

Requirements

Preferred:

• Earned terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent academic doctoral degree)
• Teaching experience in a doctoral physical therapy program
• A defined area of scholarly interest, and
• Actively involved in the physical therapy profession
• Interest in teaching and mentoring in one of our ABPTRFE accredited residency
• Expertise in orthopedic physical therapy

Required:

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona
• 5 years of clinical practice
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Doctoral degree (DPT) and extensive clinical experience
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and entry-level DPT students

The Program:

The physical therapy department offers doctoral degrees in physical therapy (entry level and post- professional), supports both a neurological residency and an orthopedic residency, and hosts multiple CEU courses annually. The current entry-level curriculum is well-developed and produces clinically strong graduates.

ATSU Mesa Campus Interdisciplinary Research Lab:

The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory is a 3,000 square-foot facility with an expanded offering of research equipment and opportunities to study neuromuscular, metabolic, and cognitive function. The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory houses the following resources:

• 12-camera Vicon™ Motion Analysis System with Motion Monitor™ software and high performance computer to capture kinematic data.
• In-floor Kistler 9286 AA Slimline Force Plate
• A NeuroCom® Smart Balance Master with a long forceplate and the Dynavision system
• A pair of RealEyes TM binocular XDVR video goggles and camera
• LigMaster computerized stress device, available for assessment of ankle, knee, elbow, and glenohumeral joint force-displacement characteristics
• Biometrics electro goniometers from Motion Lab Systems
• GAITRite® gait analysis system
• Parvo® metabolic system with ECG, CosMed® portable metabolic system, treadmill, Lode electronically braked adult and pediatric cycle ergometers, Monark cycle ergometer, blood draw chair, and YSI Glucose/Lactate analyzer system.

Residency Education:

Faculty with board specialty certifications in orthopedic or neurologic rehabilitation are involved with teaching, mentorship, and continuing education offerings in our accredited residency programs. ATSU is a fully-accredited graduate health professions institution. As the founding school of Osteopathic Medicine, ATSU is committed to the integration of body, mind and spirit. Additional information can be obtained from our website at www.atsu.edu.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.