Physical Therapy Clinical Consultant (temporary/part-time)

General Summary of Position:

The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is searching for a part-time physical therapy staff member to oversee the clinical practice activities for the UML Student PT Clinic housed within the Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology. The clinic serves the UML community (students, faculty, staff). This opportunity will be open for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond. We seek candidates with expertise in general outpatient clinical practice and experience as a clinical instructor to supervise DPT students. Job Duties:

• Provide quality patient care
• DPT student supervision, instruction, and feedback
• Serve as Instructor for Integrated Clinical Education Fieldwork course (DPTH 6440)
• Oversee PT clinic scheduling and documentation
• Assess students’ performance, assign grades, document outcomes
• Serve on Clinic Steering Committee

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Doctor Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapy License in Massachusetts
• At least 5 years of outpatient physical therapy clinical practice experience
• Clinical instructor experience
• The ability to work effectively with diverse student, faculty, and patient populations

Additional Considerations: (If applicable)

• Clinical instructor certification preferred
• Previous DPT teaching experience at the university/college level is desirable
• Prior clinic management, scheduling, and billing experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

The clinic will be open Monday through Friday late afternoon-evenings during the fall and spring academic semesters. A total of 3-8 hours per week will involve patient care, DPT student supervision, instruction, and feedback. This staff member will be expected to consult with DPT faculty and serve on the DPT program’s Clinic Steering Committee.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. You may also include the following optional documents Teaching Statement/Philosophy, Evidence of Teaching and Teaching Evaluations (optional).

Organization

Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.