What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Instructor position at Oregon Tech?
Department Summary
Oregon Tech-OHSU physical therapy professionals will be uniquely prepared to practice in rural communities and treat a variety of physical therapy needs. This includes working with diverse patients with a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and conditions. Having access to high quality PT providers will create a healthier Oregon with more equitable care across the state.
For additional information regarding the DPT Program, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/academics/degrees/doctor-of-physical-therapy
Position Summary
This position is for a 9 to 12-month “Visiting Core” faculty position on the Klamath Falls campus in the College of Health, Arts, and Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy. The OIT/OHSU DPT Program’s unique themes include Rural Healthcare, Evidence-Informed Practice, and Emotional Intelligence.
The successful candidate will be part of a core team educating, mentoring, and advising students to cultivate the knowledge, psychomotor skills, and professional behavior required for entry-level clinicians. Core faculty will maintain a mix of teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical activity to maintain licensure, currency in the field, and meet accreditation requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Licensed or eligible for physical therapist licensure in Oregon within 3 months of start
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) plus contemporary expertise in assigned teaching area
- Teaching Expertise and research agenda to meet 2024 CAPTE Standards in an accredited DPT program
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 or more years academic teaching experience
- Experience in assisting with CAPTE accreditation
- Evidence of clinical practice in rural areas
- APTA specialist certification
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000