"Physical Therapy Clinic Manager and Supervisor (part-time/temporary)"

Job no: 523589

Position type: Staff Part Time

Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union

Campus: UMass Lowell

Department: Physical Therapy & Kinesiology

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Applications Open: May 24 2024

Applications Close: Open until filled

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 a newly created Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology’s “pro-bono” physical therapy clinic which will serve the UML community (students, faculty, staff). This opportunity will be open for the Fall 2022 semester and beyond. We seek candidates with expertise in general outpatient clinical practice and experience as a clinical instructor to supervise DPT students. 

The clinic will be open Monday through Thursday late afternoon-evenings during the fall and spring academic semesters. A total of 16-18 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.

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 this goal.

Job Duties:

• Provide quality patient care
• DPT student supervision, instruction, and feedback
• Serve as Instructor for Integrated Clinical Education Fieldwork course (DPTH 6440)
• Update DPTH 6440 Syllabus each semester and submit to Dean’s office
• 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
• 6 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:

• 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.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.  Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

Optional Applicant Documents:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching; This may include teaching lectures and/or clinical labs as well as experience as a clinical instructor.