Director, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences is part of USF Health within the Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM). MCOM, established in 1971, is accredited by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education and offers doctoral degrees in Medicine (MD) and graduate degrees in Medical Sciences. It provides specialized programs like MD/MBA and MD/MPH, along with master's degrees and graduate certificates in fields such as biotechnology and bioinformatics. The School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences aims to excel in movement sciences through inter-professional education, evidence-based clinical practice, research, and service. It prepares physical therapists, athletic trainers, researchers, and clinicians with a strong foundation in basic and clinical sciences, emphasizing contemporary evidence-based patient care. Faculty scholarship, research, and clinical practice are integral to enriching the program and serving the community. The school seeks national recognition for its innovative curriculum, collaborative faculty, highly capable graduates, scholarly faculty advancing knowledge, application of technology in movement dysfunction studies, leadership in the field, and a Physical Therapy Clinical Center that integrates academic programs with clinical education and research.

Requirements

Must be an athletic trainer or physical therapist who holds a current license to practice in any United States jurisdiction and is eligible for licensure in Florida.
Must have an earned academic doctoral degree or meet CAATE/CAPTE requirements for exemption.
Holds the rank of associate professor, professor, clinical associate professor, or clinical professor.
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor academic and clinical faculty.
Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, including at least three years of full-time experience in an accredited professional education program.
Progressive experience in a complex academic health setting and relevant experience as a clinical leader and innovator.

Nice To Haves

History of recent extramural research funding or recruitment of funded researchers.
Documented experience and accomplishments in inter-professional research and academic endeavors.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership that drives strong operational and financial performance for the department and its practice plan.
Drive solid research productivity as measured by federally funded research.
Ensure educational achievement in both Athletic Training Board of Certification (BOC) and National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) outcomes.
Foster collaboration and teamwork among department faculty.
Oversee the clinical, educational, and research areas of the school.
Commitment to excellence in patient care.
Embrace change and lead transformation to achieve ambitious goals.