Practitioner-in-Residence (Physical Therapy)

Practitioner-in-Residence (Physical Therapy)

The Practitioner-in-Residence is a non-tenure track faculty position appointed on the basis of outstanding professional attainments and recognition in his or her specific field and renders a specified service to the University.

The Practitioner-in-Residence will:

• Provide direct patient care in the Missouri State University Physical Therapy Clinic, including both insurance-based and pro bono services.
• Serve as a clinical expert in orthopedic physical therapy and manual therapy techniques.
• Supervise and mentor Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students in the provision of care within the pro bono clinic.
• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students in musculoskeletal laboratory courses, contributing clinical expertise to support hands-on learning.
• Participate in department activities and initiatives as assigned by the Physical Therapy Program Director.
• Serve as a resource and role model for students and faculty in the application of evidence-based orthopedic physical therapy.
• Engage in professional service or clinical scholarship

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications - The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Practitioner-in-Residence are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications - Additional required qualifications specific to this role include:

• Hold an active license as a physical therapist and be eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri.
• Hold a clinical doctorate in physical therapy (DPT)
• Hold a Cyriax-based advanced clinical practice manual therapy certification or be enrolled in a Cyriax-based advanced clinical practice manual therapy course series.
• Have orthopedic clinical experience in an outpatient, manual therapy-focused setting, treating patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic orthopedic/neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.
• Demonstrate effective communication and relationship-building skills

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Background Check Statement - Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.