The Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position (all ranks considered.)

The ideal candidate will have a strong musculoskeletal background enabling them to teach physical therapy interventions inclusive of evidence-based use of biophysical agents, assist in delivery of the cadaver anatomy course, and lead the geriatrics course. A strong musculoskeletal clinical background treating individuals across the lifespan is desired. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc) and specialty certification; however, all qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the therapeutic intervention, anatomy, and geriatrics courses and based on programmatic needs and content expertise. As a core faculty member, the candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching in addition to scholarship and academic service responsibilities. Individuals must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, exhibit collegiality and prioritize teamwork.

Qualifications

• Earned professional DPT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program
• ABPTS certified clinical specialist preferred (orthopedic, geriatric, or sports)
• Experience working with orthopedic populations across the lifespan; skilled in patient management of individuals with musculoskeletal conditions
• A Physical Therapist who is licensed in any United States jurisdiction and eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Prior teaching experience (in some capacity) in an entry-level DPT educational program in human anatomy lab, physical therapy interventions/musculoskeletal management, or geriatrics courses.
• 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 the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Science.

Review of applications to fill this position will begin immediately. Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV; https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html Job ID # 9295131

As part of the application process, applicants should also submit a letter of application that includes curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to FacultyRecruitment@jefferson.edu

Closing Statement

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.