Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Faculty Position

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Company/Organization for Posting WashU Medicine

Location (City, State) St. Louis, MO

Position Description: 

The Program in Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine has a culture of collaboration, filled with individuals who are passionate about physical therapy and committed to their colleagues. We are pleased to invite applications for a faculty position and seek a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Expertise in cardiopulmonary and acute care physical therapy is preferred, but we are also open to candidates with other areas of expertise in physical therapy. Potential roles include teaching, patient care, and scholarship. We look forward to matching your expertise and interests with our mission and vision.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: 

  • An earned doctorate (DPT, PhD, DSc, EdD) degree;
  • Ability to work well at all levels in a complex and diverse environment, fostering respect and a spirit of collaboration among faculty, colleagues, staff, administrators, patients and learners
Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Expertise in cardiopulmonary and/or acute care physical therapy; 
  • Clinical experience in acute care, hospital-based, or intensive care settings;
  • Diversity of clinical and/or academic experience across different settings;
  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice physical therapy in Missouri;
  • Teaching experience in entry-level, residency, or continuing education settings; 
  • ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy (CCS)
Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience. For more information about the Program in Physical Therapy and Washington University, visit our website at https://pt.wustl.edu/.

Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis, so the sooner we hear from you the better. Application should include a cover letter describing your professional experiences and areas of interest. Please also provide a description of your teaching philosophy and/or goals. Include a research statement if applicable. Applicants should also submit curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references. These materials must be submitted in a single electronic file at https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/. 

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For questions please contact the search chair:

Steven B. Ambler, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH Division Director of Education and DPT Program Director Washington University School of Medicine MSC

Phone: 314-286-1421 | Email: sambler@wustl.edu

8502-66-1101, 4444 Forest Park Blvd., Suite 1101, St. Louis MO. 63108