Assistant Professor / Physical Therapist - Located in Eugene, Oregon

Oregon Health & Science University • Eugene, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor / Physical Therapist provides physical therapy assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and consultation for children with suspected or diagnosed developmental disabilities, neuromuscular and orthopedic impairments, and special health care needs at the Eugene office of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC), part of OHSU’s Institute on Development and Disability. The position supports OHSU and IDD missions and goals through clinical care, teaching, service, and potentially research.

Direct clinical work comprises 80% of the position and includes evaluation, treatment, collaboration with the clinical team, and feedback to families. The therapist conducts single-discipline evaluations and treatment for referred patients and supports clinical education for pre-licensure physical therapy students, a pediatric physical therapy resident, and other practicum students, interns, residents, and fellows.

Indirect clinical work comprises 20% of the position and includes timely clinical documentation and responses to clinical requests. Other activities may include consultation and technical assistance for families, community agencies, and providers; service on agency and university committees; departmental meetings and in-service presentations; and research related to physical therapy, including collaborative research with other faculty. The position is located in Eugene, Oregon, at the CDRC clinic on the University of Oregon campus.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physical therapy.
• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Oregon license to practice physical therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in physical therapy.
• At least three years of pediatric clinical experience serving children with complex conditions.
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience using a family-centered model of care.
• Commitment to training and a spirit of inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and consultation for CDRC patients.
• Evaluate and treat referred patients, including through single-discipline services.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and provide feedback to families.
• Participate in clinical education for pre-licensure physical therapy students and mentor the pediatric physical therapy resident.
• Participate in the education of practicum students, interns, residents, and fellows in CDRC programs.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner and respond to clinical requests.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to families, community agencies, and providers.
• Serve on agency and university committees and participate in departmental meetings and in-service presentations.
• Engage in physical therapy-related research, potentially including collaborative research with other faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level