Instructor/Assistant Professor and Clinic Director - Physical Therapy (DPT)
Instructor/Assistant Professor and Clinic Director - Physical Therapy (DPT)
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The Department of Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time non-tenure Instructor or Assistant Professor and Clinic Director. This is a dual role position combining 0.5 FTE administrative/clinical leadership with 0.5 FTE academic responsibilities. The Clinic Director oversees the daily operations of the outpatient clinic including patient care coordination referral management staff supervision and quality improvement initiatives. The faculty role teaches in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in their area of expertise contributes to curriculum development and engages in scholarly activity which may include DPT-related clinical research.
Responsibilities
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES (0.5 FTE)
Teaching & Mentorship
- Teach assigned courses in the DPT curriculum with emphasis on the faculty members clinical area of expertise.
- Provide academic advising and mentoring for DPT students.
- Contribute to course and curriculum design assessment and continuous improvement processes.
Scholarship & Research
- Engage in scholarly activity which may include clinical research program evaluation or practice-based inquiry.
- Disseminate scholarly work through publications presentations or integration into clinical education.
- Foster opportunities for student involvement in research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Service
- Participate in departmental college and university committees as assigned.
- Contribute to community engagement and professional service consistent with institutional mission.
OUTPATIENT CLINIC DIRECTOR (0.5 FTE)
Clinical Operations & Leadership
- Direct and oversee daily operations of the outpatient physical therapy clinic.
- Ensure efficient patient scheduling referral management and documentation compliance.
- Supervise clinic staff including physical therapists support personnel and students performing research or clinical experiences in the clinic.
- Develop and maintain clinic policies procedures and quality assurance standards.
Patient Care
- Provide direct patient care consistent with licensure workload allocation and patient needs.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and ensure delivery of evidence-based patient-centered care.
- Serve as a liaison between the clinic referring providers and community stakeholders.
Administrative Duties
- Manage clinic budget billing processes and productivity benchmarks in collaboration with the Department Chair and finance staff.
- Coordinate clinical placement and mentorship opportunities for DPT students.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with federal/state regulations and accreditation standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years of clinical experience in an outpatient physical therapy practice. Demonstrated excellence in patient care and clinic operations.
LICENSES:Current license or license eligible as a Physical Therapist in Tennessee.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Board certification in a clinical specialty area (ABPTS or equivalent). Previous leadership or management experience in a clinical setting. Record of scholarly activity (publications presentations funded projects). Familiarity with accreditation standards relevant to DPT education and clinical operations.
Complete applications should include the following:
1. Cover Letter that outlines qualifications and credentials experience and accomplishments.
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae.
3. Names and addresses (including email) of three professional references.
References will not be contacted immediately. Applicants will be informed if/when references are contacted. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee Dr. Kyle Huffman (@).
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
The College of Health Professions ( serves as the administrative home for allied health programs offered through the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The College also houses a research arm the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences ( and includes the Muscle Biology and Sarcopenia Laboratory the Muscle and Neural Laboratory the Integrative Muscle Biology Laboratory the Human Performance Clinical and Research Laboratory and the Movement Science Laboratory.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Centers Memphis campus comprises six colleges Health Professions Dentistry Graduate Health Sciences Medicine Nursing and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Methodist Healthcare Regional One Health Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Baptist Memorial Health Care Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. For more information about UT Health Science Center go to: ( Health Science Center has a long and rich tradition of accomplishments in basic clinical and translational research in a wide variety of disciplines focused on the health issues that impact our community our region the state of Tennessee and the world. UT Health Science Center researchers are supported by both government grants and private funding. The Cancer Center Building opened in 2007 and is the Mid-Souths only adult cancer research facility housing 32 research laboratories and more than 65 scientists. The 140000-square foot Translational Science Research Building opened in 2016 and currently houses 40 investigators focused on cardiovascular and related diseases. During the last fiscal year UT Health Science Center generated approximately $85 million in sponsored programs including NIH grants and grants from private foundations. For more information about UT Health Science Centers research go to: ( The University of Tennessee system has a combined student enrollment of more than 49000 students over 360000 living alumni and a total endowment that tops $1 billion.
MEMPHIS
Memphis is an exciting city that offers visitors and residents opportunities for a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Memphis has a rich history that is celebrated at the National Civil Rights Museum in the Lorraine Motel Graceland and the Childrens Museum. Memphis has a long heritage of music as the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock and roll. It hosts jazz festivals Beale Street and Sun Studios. Memphis is the barbecue pork capital of the world and hosts the Memphis in May International Festival and World Championship BBQ Cooking sports Memphis is home to the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) basketball team the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals and the various collegiate sports of the University of Memphis. The city has many outdoor recreational opportunities ranging from Shelby Farms Greenline hiking water activities bicycle friendly lanes and jogging paths. The outstanding Memphis Zoo was voted one of Americas Top 10 by Fodors Travel. The city has several theaters the Memphis Ballet and the Memphis Symphony. Memphis has affordable housing of various types no state income tax and an easily accessible international airport. For more information about Memphis go to: Experience:
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