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.

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.
Experience as a clinical instructor and/or faculty member in an academic institution preferred.
Active involvement in the physical therapy profession and understanding of key issues in physical therapy education.

Nice To Haves

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.
Clinical and teaching expertise in neurorehabilitation or pediatrics.
Experience as a clinical instructor and/or faculty member in an academic institution.

Responsibilities

Teaching in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, research/scholarly activities, and service to the College, University, and community.
Classroom/laboratory instruction related to contemporary clinical practice.
Advisement and mentoring of students.
Admissions and accreditation activities.
Committee involvement.
Research/scholarly activities.