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Midwestern University, Physical Therapy Institute is announcing a 12-month, full-time, clinical faculty opportunity. This clinical faculty position is at the rank of clinical assistant professor and consists primarily of patient care in an outpatient setting treating predominantly patients with orthopedic conditions including TMD and vestibular conditions. Additional responsibilities include clinical teaching, scholarship, and service. The Physical Therapy Institute is located within the Multispecialty Clinic in Downers Grove, IL. This state-of-the-art facility encompasses both teaching classrooms, patient care and research spaces.
Qualifications include: 1) entry-level or transitional DPT, 2) eligibility for licensure in Illinois, 3) two years of clinical experience 4) Candidates with specialization as an orthopedic clinical specialist will enhance the candidate's application.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Efficiently and effectively, evaluate patients, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Promptly complete all daily documentation such as evaluation and daily notes, billing, discharge summaries, and physician correspondence in the established format.
• Comply with all pertinent rules and regulations within the Illinois State Practice Act, the American Physical Therapy Association's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and Midwestern University Clinical Policies.
• Maintain safe working environment and effective infection control by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Collaborate with MWU Family Medicine Clinic, Speech & Language Institute, Dental Institute, and Eye Institute as necessary.
• Provide clinical instruction and education of physical therapist students.
• Develop and perform group therapy sessions.
• Provide support for MWU Interprofessional Screening Clinics.
• Provide support for other professional student observation experiences.
• Participate in clinical research and mentor PT student scholarly projects.
• Participates in service activities such as providing educational sessions to MWU, professional PT educational program, and surrounding communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PTI Academic Clinic Coordinator.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Benefits include a generous retirement plan, as well as tuition reimbursement toward an academic doctoral degree. Qualified applicants must complete an online application at https://www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu. Identify the position for which you are applying and submit your application. Applicants must apply via the online employment portal for consideration. Applicant packets should include a resume/curriculum vita, the names of three professional references, and a statement describing qualifications for this position. Additional inquiries may be directed to Teri Elliott-Burke, PT, DPT, MHS, Academic Clinic Coordinator at tellio@midwestern.edu or 630.743.4556
Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
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