ABI Program Education Coordinator
Location: Atlanta, GA
Submitted: 05/27/2010
ABI Program Education Coordinator Exciting opportunity at Shepherd Center! Shepherd Center is a world-renowned, nonprofit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord or brain injury located in Atlanta, GA. We are seeking a physical therapist with a minimum of 3-5 years of neurologic rehabilitation experience to serve in the role of Program Education Coordinator for the Acquired Brain Injury Program continuum. The ideal candidate possesses experience in the interdisciplinary management of clients recovering from brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neuromuscular disorders and has demonstrated initiative in leadership and clinical education roles. The Program Education Coordinator functions in the role of expert clinician, educator, consultant and researcher within the continuum of the Acquired Brain Injury Program. Incorporated within each of these role functions, the therapy education coordinator is a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader and cost-effective practitioner in a designated clinical area. Responsibilities of the Educator may include coordinating educational opportunities for therapy staff, mentoring in specific areas of expertise, coordinating new hire and student orientation, and collaborating with interdepartmental supervisory and education staff to ensure quality patient care. Please apply online at www.shepherd.org. EOE
Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy in Adult Neurological Rehabilitation
Location: El Paso, TX
Submitted: 07/08/2010
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), College of Health Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time faculty position (Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Program. We are seeking a candidate with expertise in adult neurological rehabilitation. The position is a clinical-track, twelve-month academic year position. The job responsibilities include teaching Neuromuscular Rehabilitation I, II, and II with content of outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation of adults and pediatric rehabilitation; scholarly activity such as conference presentations, manuscript submission and grant activity; and service to the program, college, university, and community. Anticipated appointment date is January 2011.The ideal candidate will thrive in a bi-national setting, embrace the opportunities to work with underserved groups, and flourish in an independent work environment.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Location: Goodyear, AZ
Submitted: 12/17/2009
The physical therapy program at the Goodyear, Arizona campus of Franklin Pierce University is seeking candidates for three 12-month faculty appointments at the assistant/associate professor level. Franklin Pierce University is dedicated to preparing physical therapists who are compassionate, evidence-based clinicians, life-long learners, and future professional/community leaders. The campus, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area is a student-centered environment with state of the art technology-equipped classrooms and physical therapy clinical laboratories, including computerized patient simulators. Facing the Estrella Mountains, Goodyear has all the amenities of the big city (cultural opportunities, golf, NASCAR, winter baseball training facilities, hiking) with the friendly, small-town atmosphere of an All-American city. The successful candidate will demonstrate: •Strong teaching skills in a small and highly interactive learning environment •Clinical expertise (ABPTS Board certification preferred) in one or more of the following areas: geriatrics, neurology, acute care, acute rehabilitation, long term care, cardiopulmonary/cardiovascular, pediatrics, or clinical research •Active integration of clinical expertise into teaching • Leadership in service to the to the university, community outreach, and the profession • Active engagement in scholarly work with an established agenda
Assistant/Associate Professor in Adult Neurological Rehabilitation
Location: El Paso, TX
Submitted: 02/08/2010
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), College of Health Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Physical Therapy Program. We are seeking a candidate with expertise in adult neurological rehabilitation. The position is a tenure-track, nine-month academic year position with the possibility of summer teaching. Anticipated appointment date is fall 2010.The ideal candidate will thrive in a bi-national setting, embrace the opportunities to work with underserved groups, and flourish in an independent work environment. The College of Health Sciences (CHS) provides teaching, research, and services related to the applied health sciences (www.utep.edu/chs). Its departments include: Rehabilitation Sciences (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Rehabilitation Counseling), Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Clinical Laboratory Science, Social Work, and Pharmacy. The CHS has strong ties with the School of Nursing, a cooperative program in Pharmacy with the University of Texas at Austin and a collaborative relationship with the University of Texas at Houston School of Public Health-El Paso regional campus. The CHS has over 60 full-time faculty members and serves more than 1,400 students. It is nationally recognized for its innovative research in Hispanic health, border health, and health disparities. The CHS has been awarded $7.5 million in external funding during the last three years for its innovative health research projects. The University of Texas at El Paso is a Doctoral/Research Intensive urban university offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs to more than 21,000 students (www.utep.edu). A member of the University of Texas System (www.utsystem.edu), UTEP serves the Paso del Norte region, which includes far west Texas, Southeast New Mexico, and northern Mexico. The university’s student body closely mirrors the demographics of the primarily Hispanic region from which it draws more than 80 percent of its student population. The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to both excellence and access in education. UTEP is an institution on the move. It has a national reputation as a leader in research, innovative educational initiatives, and community-based activities of special relevance to the US-Mexico border region and Hispanic population. UTEP is recognized as a national model in demonstrating that a university with a fundamental commitment to access and diversity can also achieve high levels of excellence in academic programs and research. The international and multicultural characteristics of the Paso del Norte region provide faculty with unique opportunities to address the border region’s most challenging health issues.
Beyond Therapy - Physical Therapist
Location: Atlanta, GA
Submitted: 06/03/2010
Beyond Therapy- Physical Therapist Located in Atlanta, Ga , Shepherd Center is a world renowned, non-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord or brain injury. The Beyond Therapy™ program at Shepherd Center is a rigorous, activity-based therapy program designed to help people with a variety of neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, improve their lifelong health, minimize secondary complications and get the most out of any new neural links to their muscles. Beyond Therapy™ focuses on promoting lifelong wellness and maximizing muscle and neural return through a program of intensive strengthening and motor-patterned activity concentrating on weaker muscles and nerve connections that may have been ignored in the initial phases of recovery. Optimizing recovery, toning seldom-used muscles and decreasing secondary complications that typically occur among people with neurological disorders are central objectives of the program. The Beyond Therapy™ program staff consists of therapists who specialize in exercise physiology, therapeutic recreation and physical therapy. Staff members integrate the neural development and strength goals of each client into an individualized program, incorporating the use of innovative treatments that may result in some level of recovery. Beyond Therapy™ engages the concepts of athletic training and neuroplasticity, which is the belief that the spinal cord can adjust itself functionally by reorganizing neural maps and allowing some recovery of lost abilities. The Beyond Therapy™ program incorporates the use of state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and may include the following interventions: • Lokomat: Robotic-assisted treadmill training • Body-Weight-Supported Manual Treadmill Training • Parastep: NMES-based synthesized gait restoration • Giger Training: Active/Passive coordinated movement of all four extremities and trunk • FES Cycling: Lower-extremity cycling using electrical stimulation • Bioness H200: Neuroprosthetic training for the upper extremities and hands using electrical stimulation • Bioness L300: Functional electrical stimulation applied to the common peroneal nerve through an external orthosis to assist in improving a stepping response and provide greater lower-extremity clearance during ambulation activities • Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to key muscle groups demonstrating voluntary movement during activity • Sensory-level stimulation to muscle groups not yet demonstrating voluntary movement • Core and Balance training • Extremity strengthening • Aquatic Therapy • Developmental Sequencing Activities • Gait and Pre-Gait activities • Functional training for higher-level mobility skills Visit www.shepherd.org to apply on line, visit www.shepherdtv.org to learn more about Beyond Therapy. EOE
Chair - Department of Physical Therapy
Location: Memphis, TN
Submitted: 02/23/2010
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy College of Allied Health Sciences University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN The College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) seeks nominations and applications for the position of chair, department of physical therapy (PT). The department currently includes 11 academic faculty and 6 adjunct/clinical staff. The chair reports to the dean of the College and is responsible for the educational, service, research, and clinical programs of the department; personnel matters within the department; department finances; and physical facilities. The chair also serves as program director for the DPT Program in Physical Therapy. Founded in 1965, the PT department is located in the College of Allied Health Sciences on a large health science center campus with five other colleges (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Graduate Health Sciences). In addition to PT, the College offers degrees in Cytopathology Practice, Dental Hygiene, Health Informatics and Information Management, Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. The Health Science Center is part of the University of Tennessee, the state’s comprehensive land-grant university. Nominations, expressions of interest and inquiries should be directed to Dr. Barbara Benstein, Search Committee Chair, via email at bdubrayb@uthsc.edu. The position is available as of July 1, 2010. Rank and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and list of three references to: Dr. Barbara Benstein, Chair, Advisory Search Committee UTHSC, College of Allied Health Sciences 930 Madison Avenue, 6th floor Memphis, TN 38163 901-448-8559; bdubrayb@uthsc.edu Review of applications will begin immediately. The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its educational programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 420, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone 901-448-5558 (V/TTY available).
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Location: Potsdam, NY
Submitted: 05/21/2010
Clarkson University seeks a leader for the Department of Physical Therapy. Clarkson University is a small private non-profit institution located in Potsdam, New York. The Clarkson Physical Therapy Department embraces human movement science as the basis of physical therapy. Aligned with Clarkson values and educational experiences, the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum focuses on solving real-world, open-ended scenarios through a problem-based learning model. The curriculum is eight consecutive semesters including 40 weeks of full time internships with class size limited to 24 students. The qualified candidate for Chair of the Department must be a physical therapist with an earned PhD or EdD degree in a related field who has, or is eligible for, licensure in New York state. Experience in accreditation, administration, leadership, curriculum development, education of physical therapists, research, and understanding of problem-based learning is expected. Success obtaining grant funding is desirable. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and record. The responsibilities of the Chair include but are not limited to directing, leading, budgeting, assessing, accreditation, curriculum development, teaching, research, advising students, and serving on Department, School, and University committees. Opportunities for clinical practice and community involvement are available. Potsdam is a rural community, near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, with easy access to Lake Placid, Ottawa, Montreal, and the St. Lawrence 1000 Islands Recreational Area. There is opportunity to participate in many outdoor sports such as skiing, ice-skating, hockey, snowmobiling, hiking, boating, fishing, and biking in beautiful surroundings. Information about Clarkson University and the Physical Therapy Department is available at www.clarkson.edu. Questions can be addressed to Mary Alice Minor PT, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, 8 Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699-5880 or at minorma@clarkson.edu or 315-268-3786. Interested applicants are to submit a letter of application, current CV, and contact information (address, telephone and email address) of three professional references to Nicole Wise, Assistant to the Associate Dean, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, 8 Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699-5880. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans.
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
Location: Potsdam,, NY
Submitted: 01/06/2010
Clarkson University seeks a leader for the Department of Physical Therapy. Clarkson University is a small private non-profit institution located in Potsdam, New York. The Clarkson Physical Therapy Department embraces human movement science as the basis of physical therapy. Aligned with Clarkson values and educational experiences, the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum focuses on solving real-world, open-ended scenarios through a problem-based learning model. The curriculum is eight consecutive semesters including 40 weeks of full time internships with class size limited to 24 students, The qualified candidate for Chair of the Department must be a physical therapist with an earned PhD or EdD degree in a related field who has, or is eligible for, licensure in New York state. Experience in accreditation, administration, leadership, curriculum development, education of physical therapists, research, and understanding of problem-based learning is expected. Success obtaining grant funding is desirable. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and record. The responsibilities of the Chair include but are not limited to directing, leading, budgeting, assessing, accreditation, curriculum development, teaching, research, advising students, and serving on Department, School, and University committees. Opportunities for clinical practice and community involvement are available. Potsdam is a rural community, near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, with easy access to Lake Placid, Ottawa, Montreal, and the St. Lawrence 1000 Islands Recreational Area. There is opportunity to participate in many outdoor sports such as skiing, ice-skating, hockey, snowmobiling, hiking, boating, fishing, and biking in beautiful surroundings. Information about Clarkson University and the Physical Therapy Department is available at www.clarkson.edu. Questions can be addressed to Mary Alice Minor PT, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, 8 Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699-5880 or at minorma@clarkson.edu or 315-268-3786. Interested applicants are to submit a letter of application, current CV, and contact information (address, telephone and email address) of three professional references to Nicole Wise, Assistant to the Associate Dean, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University, 8 Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699-5880. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans.
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Jefferson School of Health Professions
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Submitted: 04/14/2010
The Jefferson School of Health Professions is seeking an innovative and visionary leader for the position of Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy. This well-established Department has an entry-level DPT program, which is fully accredited, and a post-professional transitional DPT program, which has a mixed on-line and on-campus format. In addition, Department faculty participate in a geriatric clinical residency program with a local home health care provider. The position is a 12-month full-time appointment. The new Chair will participate in establishing University-wide interdisciplinary/interprofessional innovations in education, scholarship/research and practice within the newly reorganized School. Jefferson School of Health Professions is dedicated to educating future leaders in Physical Therapy, Bioscience Technologies, Couple and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Radiologic Sciences. The School relates closely to the Center for Applied Research on Aging and Health (CARAH) and Child and Family Studies. Both focus on research, education and teaching initiatives. Thomas Jefferson University, one of the nation's foremost academic health centers, is a health-related institution of higher education which encompasses Jefferson Medical College, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Jefferson School of Nursing, Jefferson School of Pharmacy, and Jefferson School of Population Health. Its faculties are drawn from noted clinicians, scientific investigators and academicians who bring to the University the keenly felt sense of living, studying and working at one of the world's great centers of medical excellence. The University offers many exciting opportunities for collaborative research, education and practice based on new interdisciplinary and interprofessional initiatives. Qualifications: Applicant must be a licensed physical therapist and hold earned PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university; have proven experience in program development and administration; commitment to experiential and interdisciplinary/interprofessional education; demonstrate leadership ability and interpersonal communication skills, and show a record of scholarship and teaching effectiveness. Applicants must be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure. Responsibilities: Academic administration, faculty and curriculum development, pursuit of scholarship. Applications will be reviewed immediately with a search continuing until the position is filled. Salary, rank and tenure are commensurate with education and experience. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to: Lyn Sobolewski, Director, Special Projects, Thomas Jefferson University, 130 S. 9th Street, Edison #1315B, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (lyn.sobolewski@jefferson.edu) or apply online at www.jefferson.edu/careers. Thomas Jefferson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages application from women and minority applicants. Apply Online at http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=9254&job=6716648
Faculty Position (NTT)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Submitted: 08/13/2010
An open rank non-tenure track position is available in the Department of Physical Therapy at Temple University in Philadelphia. We are rapidly expanding our academic and clinical practice activities and we are seeking an individual with expertise in the treatment of adult or pediatric neurological disorders. We are building an orthopedic residency program with the objective of adding a neurological or pediatric residency as part of our 5 year plan. Our current faculty practice is thriving, and we are anticipating that we will expand our caseload to include a greater percentage of patients with neuromuscular disorders. To support this growth, we are seeking an experienced clinician in the neuromuscular practice area. Opportunities in this position include teaching in the entry level DPT program, collaborating with research faculty in clinical research, and working with the faculty clinical practice and residency programs. Individuals applying for this position should be experienced Physical Therapy clinicians, preferably with clinical specialist certification (in Neurology, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics) Or completion of a neurology residency. A degree and licensure in Physical Therapy is required. Prior Teaching or clinical research experience preferred. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. Temple is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All those interested in applying may submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Dr. Carole A Tucker, PT, PhD Chair of the Faculty Search Committee Department of Physical Therapy College of Health Professions & Social Work Temple University 3307 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Email: tuckerc@temple.edu Fax: 215-707-7500 Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - ABI
Location: Atlanta, GA
Submitted: 06/25/2010
Physical Therapist – Acquired Brain Injury Based in Atlanta, GA, Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital devoted to the medical care and rehabilitation of people with Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular problems. Shepherd Center is proud to employ some of the best and the brightest therapists in the country. Therapists have joined our team with a variety of experiences and backgrounds providing a rich environment in which to work and learn. The management team is comprised of clinicians that have been staff therapists at Shepherd Center and managers that have worked in the area of brain injury and as a group; we have an average of 15 years of overall experience. Due to the expansion of our Brain Injury Programs, we currently have full time opportunities in the Inpatient and Outpatient Post-Acute programs. The Brain Injury Program provides therapy services throughout the continuum of care ranging from ICU, inpatient progressive rehabilitation, day program, and outpatient services. As a therapist at Shepherd Center, you will be a part of a comprehensive rehabilitation team. Inpatient therapists for the ABI Program most commonly treat patients early in their rehabilitation process following a traumatic, non-traumatic or stroke injury guiding them through initial activities of daily living and mobility progressions as well as cognition and language. As the patients progress some may continue therapy in day program where they receive comprehensive rehabilitation with an interdisciplinary team, but no longer require 24 hour nursing care. Our post acute services focuses on community re-entry, including return to work, school and driving. Continued strengthening of areas of mobility, activities of daily living, and cognitive and language are also addressed in this program. Visit our website www.shepherd.org to learn more and to apply on-line. EOE
Physical Therapist - Technology & Research
Location: Atlanta, GA
Submitted: 05/27/2010
Physical Therapist - Technology & Research Welcome to the Shepherd Center, the country’s largest catastrophic care hospital located in Atlanta, GA. We currently have a part time Physical Therapist position in the Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program. The Acquired Brain Injury program serves individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries, strokes, dual diagnosis brain and spinal cord injuries, and neuromuscular diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Transverse Myelitis. The primary focus of this part-time position will be to provide physical therapy treatments to inpatients within the Acquired Brain Injury program, including promoting the use of new technologies. Experience using Bioness L300 foot drop stimulator, RT300 functional electrical stimulation cycle, Lokomat robotic-assisted treadmill training, body-weight-supported manual treadmill training, and/or BalanceMaster preferred. This is a great opportunity for career growth and program development. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in investigating evidence related to the use of technology with the neurologic population and participating in research within the Acquired Brain Injury Program. Visit our website and apply on-line www.shepherd.org. EOE
Physical Therapist; Vestibular & Balance Specialist
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona; Hot Springs, Arkansas; other cities, AZ
Submitted: 06/25/2010
Looking for a new opportunity? Join our dynamic team and advance your career! We seek exceptional physical therapists with a strong desire to join our state-of-the-art comprehensive balance centers in Arkansas. The WERNER INSTITUTE FOR BALANCE AND DIZZINESS is a regional balance care corporation. The standard of care is set by an inter-disciplinary team with expert Audiology and Rehabilitation professionals at the core. Center success is based upon broad community referrals and strongly linked to excellent care and clinical outcomes. Professional and clinical development is continually mentored by established leaders from within the field. Physical Therapy applicants should possess post graduate training and/or experience in balance assessment and rehabilitation with an emphasis on vestibular system dysfunction. Applicants should show evidence of team performance, a passion for excellence in geriatric care, and life-long learning. Recent graduates from academic programs with strong vestibular curriculum will be considered. Who we are? The Werner Institute for Balance and Dizziness is proud to be a leading physical therapy and audiology center, dedicated solely to the diagnosis and treatment of balance and dizziness problems in a convenient one-stop option. We partner with community physicians, setting the standard for safe and effective care, using state–of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies, including: • The Epley Omniax ® System for the diagnosis and treatment of complex positional nystagmus and vertigo. Our centers are three of only 11 testing sites available to patients nationwide. • Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) - The balance testing platform used to carefully evaluate the component input and output systems of balance control and provide the path to effective treatment; • The Guldmann ® Harness System - Your fall risk patients are protected during balance rehabilitation with the same over head track and harness system used to protect gymnasts and cirque artists in training. Hands off for safety permits hands on for neuromuscular re-education. Reduced anxiety during treatment translates into faster progress in rehabilitation; • Advanced vestibular diagnostics including Vestibular Autorotation testing, CHAMPS/ Cochlear Hydrops Auditory Masking Protocol, VNG and bithermal calorics and VEMP; • Standardized and successful treatment approaches and validated outcome measurement of fall risk, balance, dynamic vision, function and participation. With locations in Henderson and Summerlin, NV and Tucson and Scottsdale, AZ, WIBD is continually expanding.
Staff Physical Therapist
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Submitted: 06/23/2010
We at the Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital (ARH) Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are seeking a full-time, self-driven Physical Therapist with an outpatient neurological background to join our team. Preference will be given to a therapist who has successfully attained his/her APTA Clinical Specialist exam, has experience managing complex patient cases and is interested in staff education and mentoring. The ARH Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Department is a large, multidisciplinary, fast-paced clinic serving primarily Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. The primary neurologically involved populations served include but are not limited to Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Vestibular and Brain Injury. If you are in interested in joining our team, please apply online at http://jobs-alexianbrothershealth.icims.com/jobs/intro