What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Instructor/Assistant Professor position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
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Job Summary
The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health at Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month, 1.0 FTE Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty with primary responsibilities in clinical education. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design and management of clinical education courses, contributing to the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice, and contributing to the development of clinical education faculty as clinical teachers, mentors, and practitioners. As a member of the physical therapy faculty there are also responsibilities related to advising, scholarship, and service.
The position will also include clinical teaching in the Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion. The PT Center is a pro bono center dedicated to clinical education that offers comprehensive services to individuals in the community who may not otherwise have access to physical therapy care or those whose insurance benefits have expired but still need continued therapy.
Qualifications
ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE:
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral and master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.
The Department of Physical Therapy offers a 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and 1-year Residency programs in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Sports Physical Therapy. The DPT program is highly regarded and has an integrated modular curriculum that leverages active learning approaches to facilitate learning. We have a strong commitment to team-based teaching. An interdisciplinary PhD program and integrated interprofessional activities reflect the commitment of the Institute to interprofessional education. Our highly respected faculty is recognized for expertise as educators, scholars, and expert clinicians, and for their involvement in leadership positions in the profession both regionally and nationally.
Position
The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health at Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month, 1.0 FTE Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty with primary responsibilities in clinical education. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design and management of clinical education courses, contributing to the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice, and contributing to the development of clinical education faculty as clinical teachers, mentors, and practitioners. As a member of the physical therapy faculty there are also responsibilities related to advising, scholarship, and service.
The position will also include clinical teaching in the Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion. The PT Center is a pro bono center dedicated to clinical education that offers comprehensive services to individuals in the community who may not otherwise have access to physical therapy care or those whose insurance benefits have expired but still need continued therapy.
Qualifications
Applications
This position is available for the 2026-2027 academic year with a start date of September 1, 2026. The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates must submit an application packet including a current curriculum vita and cover letter describing applicant experiences and qualifications.
Please Send All Inquiries About This Position To
Caitlin Fitzgerald PT, DPT, FNAP
Associate Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown Navy Yard
36 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129
Email: cfitzgerald7@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
100 First Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
1700 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health at Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month, 1.0 FTE Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty with primary responsibilities in clinical education. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design and management of clinical education courses, contributing to the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice, and contributing to the development of clinical education faculty as clinical teachers, mentors, and practitioners. As a member of the physical therapy faculty there are also responsibilities related to advising, scholarship, and service.
The position will also include clinical teaching in the Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion. The PT Center is a pro bono center dedicated to clinical education that offers comprehensive services to individuals in the community who may not otherwise have access to physical therapy care or those whose insurance benefits have expired but still need continued therapy.
Qualifications
ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE:
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral and master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.
MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.
The Department of Physical Therapy offers a 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and 1-year Residency programs in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Sports Physical Therapy. The DPT program is highly regarded and has an integrated modular curriculum that leverages active learning approaches to facilitate learning. We have a strong commitment to team-based teaching. An interdisciplinary PhD program and integrated interprofessional activities reflect the commitment of the Institute to interprofessional education. Our highly respected faculty is recognized for expertise as educators, scholars, and expert clinicians, and for their involvement in leadership positions in the profession both regionally and nationally.
Position
The Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health at Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month, 1.0 FTE Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty with primary responsibilities in clinical education. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the design and management of clinical education courses, contributing to the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice, and contributing to the development of clinical education faculty as clinical teachers, mentors, and practitioners. As a member of the physical therapy faculty there are also responsibilities related to advising, scholarship, and service.
The position will also include clinical teaching in the Marjorie K. Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion. The PT Center is a pro bono center dedicated to clinical education that offers comprehensive services to individuals in the community who may not otherwise have access to physical therapy care or those whose insurance benefits have expired but still need continued therapy.
Qualifications
- Candidates are expected to have a clinical doctorate (DPT degree)
- Candidates must have current physical therapy licensure in Massachusetts
- Minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
- Prior clinical and/or academic teaching experience
Applications
This position is available for the 2026-2027 academic year with a start date of September 1, 2026. The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates must submit an application packet including a current curriculum vita and cover letter describing applicant experiences and qualifications.
Please Send All Inquiries About This Position To
Caitlin Fitzgerald PT, DPT, FNAP
Associate Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown Navy Yard
36 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129
Email: cfitzgerald7@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
100 First Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
1700 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $95,000 - $145,000