Unpaid InternResident Physical Therapist

POSITION: Unpaid Intern/Resident Physical Therapist

COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions/Physical Therapy

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Professor of Physical Therapy

LOCATION: Hardin-Simmons University

TARGET START DATE:February 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION:Dr. Marsha Rutland or .

SUMMARY/SCOPE:This unpaidintern/resident position will assist in teaching first and second year HSU DPTstudents and providing care at the HSU pro-bono PT clinic.

This is an unpaid intern position atHardin-Simmons University however the individual(s) selected will be paid byHendrick Medical Center and West Texas Rehabilitation Center (WTRC). Thisintern will work 8 hours per week at HSU as the resident is going through residencytraining of 32 hours/ week at Hendrick Medical Center and West TexasRehabilitation Center (WTRC).

Part of the residency program requiresthat the unpaid intern assist with teaching at Hardin-Simmons University. The residency program is a one-year commitment to Hendrick Medical Center WestTexas Rehabilitation Center (WTRC) and Hardin-Simmons University withcompletion after 12 months in the Residency certificate will be offered at the end of the 12 months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist as Teaching Assistant in Kinesiology AnatomyMusculoskeletal I and II and provide pro-bono services in the HSU PT CampusClinic.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

PT MPT or DPT; graduate of an accredited PT program.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Holds a current PT licensure in the state of Texas. Must have current CPR/BLS certification. Mustbe a member of APTA orthopedic section and TPTA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Medium requirements of lifting is up to 50 pounds on occasion and other ADA demands of a physical therapist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Mostlyinside airconditioned building (90% of time).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

No felony convictions or other legal issues that would prevent thecandidate from practicing PT and is in good standing with the Texas PT board.

Additional Requirements toApply: Applicant will need to submit CV/Resume 2 recommendations letters (1from faculty 1 from CI or professional colleague) and 1 page summary as towhy you are interested in this position.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.

Required Experience:

Intern