Clinical Faculty, Physical Therapy

Mercer University•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University, College of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Department of Physical Therapy based at Mercer University’s Cecil B. Day campus in Atlanta, Georgia. Academic rank is commensurate with academic experience. The College of Health Professions fosters academic and professional excellence in leadership and service through a variety of health science programs: Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Athletic Training, and Kinesiology. The Department of Physical Therapy is comprised of a fully accredited, entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, accredited residencies in orthopaedic, neurologic, cardiovascular/pulmonary, and wound management physical therapy, an accredited fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapy, and an on-site clinic. This position will be a 12-month appointment based at Mercer University’s Cecil B. Day campus in Atlanta, Georgia, conveniently located near all the amenities of the city and situated on over 250 wooded acres. Mercer University, founded in 1833, is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
Earned terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS) in physical therapy or a related field, or current enrollment in a terminal academic degree program preferred.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Certification will be considered.
Clinical and teaching expertise in neurorehabilitation or pediatrics preferred.
Active, unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in Georgia or immediate eligibility required.
Minimum of three years of physical therapy clinical practice required
Active involvement in the physical therapy profession and understanding of key issues in physical therapy education.