Sports Physical Therapy Visiting Faculty

24 hours ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pittsburgh Full time

Sports Physical Therapy Visiting Faculty

SHRS-Physical Therapy - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh invites applicants for the position of full-time 12-month Visiting Faculty position to provide physical therapy services to student athletes at the University of Pittsburgh and assist teaching within the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The Department of Physical Therapy, housed within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, is ranked number 8 in the US News and World Report and offers both an entry-level Residential and Hybrid DPT program option. This position serves as the University of Pittsburgh Sports Physical Therapy Division 1 program.

The Department of Physical Therapy has an established relationship with the Athletics Department with supporting a faculty member to work directly with the football team on a daily basis. We are looking for a person who can take full advantage of our established relationship and expand it as a member of the sports medicine team.

Specifically, this position would provide physical therapy services to the University of Pittsburgh's Football, Men's and Women's Soccer, Baseball, Softball, and Women's Lacrosse teams. The individual will also assist the athletic training staff in the daily medical management of student athletes, as well as with practice/game coverage.

The individual will also support teaching activities within the Department of Physical Therapy's Residential and Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. Specifically, assisting in lab activities for the residential Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Musculoskeletal curriculum, and Advanced Therapeutic Exercise classes, as well as assist during immersions for the hybrid program. The individual will also have the opportunity to directly lecture in the aforementioned classes.

Requirements for the position include:

  • Licensed as a physical therapist or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania
  • Current license as an EMT, and/or current certification as an Emergency Medical Responder
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree
  • Possess Board Certification in Sports or Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Until the position is filled.

Apply at , requisition , where you will upload your cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation.

The cover letter should include a letter of intent for the Division 1 Sports Physical Therapy Visiting Faculty position. Letters of recommendation should come from licensed physical therapists speaking to the ability to successfully function in a competitive athletic environment, in a rigorous didactic program, and in assisting to teach in a top-ranked physical therapy school.

Please direct specific inquiries to the Director, Rick Joreitz, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC ). Recruitment and review of applications will continue with full consideration until the position is filled.

Assignment Category

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Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

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This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Campus

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Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances

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The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Attachments

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Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Attachments

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Letters of Recommendation

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