Faculty Position, Department of Physical Therapy, Musculoskeletal Course Series, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Science, Thomas Jefferson University bei Jefferson Health

Job Details

The Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position (all ranks considered) with expertise in teaching musculoskeletal physical therapy content and in treating individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the musculoskeletal team. Preference will be given to candidates who also hold a terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc); however, all qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the musculoskeletal course series and based on programmatic needs and content expertise. This position has scholarship and academic service responsibilities. Individuals must have demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, exhibit collegiality and prioritize teamwork.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Earned degree in Physical Therapy (e.g. DPT) from an accredited college or university.
• Board certified orthopedic or sports clinical specialist (OCS, SCS
• Experience working with orthopedic populations across the lifespan and in the management of individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Current physical therapy license in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Prior teaching experience in an entry-level DPT educational program.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
   

The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized faculty who are committed to graduating students who are prepared to practice in tomorrow’s health care environment. The Department of Physical Therapy resides in Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Science.

This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Review of applications to fill this position will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.
 

Interested candidates should submit an on-line application/CV, Cover Letter and a teaching philosophy statement on-line: https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html then then in Search Box enter REQ-0018586 to apply.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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