Instructor/Assistant Professor and Clinic Director - Physical Therapy (DPT)

Responsibilities

• FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES (0.5 FTE)
  • Teach assigned courses in the DPT curriculum, with emphasis on the faculty member’s clinical area of expertise.
  • Provide academic advising and mentoring for DPT students.
  • Contribute to course and curriculum design, assessment, and continuous improvement processes.
  • Scholarship & Research
    • Engage in scholarly activity, which may include clinical research, program evaluation, or practice-based inquiry.
    • Disseminate scholarly work through publications, presentations, or integration into clinical education.
    • Foster opportunities for student involvement in research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
  • Service
    • Participate in departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
    • Contribute to community engagement and professional service consistent with institutional mission.
• OUTPATIENT CLINIC DIRECTOR (0.5 FTE)
  • Direct and oversee daily operations of the outpatient physical therapy clinic.
    • Ensure efficient patient scheduling, referral management, and documentation compliance.
    • Supervise clinic staff, including physical therapists, support personnel, and students performing research or clinical experiences in the clinic.
    • Develop and maintain clinic policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
  • Provide direct patient care consistent with licensure, workload allocation, and patient needs.
    • Monitor clinical outcomes and ensure delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care.
    • Serve as a liaison between the clinic, referring providers, and community stakeholders.
  • Manage clinic budget, billing processes, and productivity benchmarks in collaboration with the Department Chair and finance staff.
    • Coordinate clinical placement and mentorship opportunities for DPT students.
    • Lead quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with federal/state regulations and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Three (3) years of clinical experience in an outpatient physical therapy practice. Demonstrated excellence in patient care and clinic operations.
• Licenses: Current license or license eligible as a Physical Therapist in Tennessee.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Board certification in a clinical specialty area (ABPTS or equivalent).
  • Previous leadership or management experience in a clinical setting.
  • Record of scholarly activity (publications, presentations, funded projects).
  • Familiarity with accreditation standards relevant to DPT education and clinical operations.