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Rocky Mountain Universi Looking for Faculty DPT at Provo, UT Full Time
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Salary
$90,000 – $100,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
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401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) is a rapidly growing, regionally accredited, graduate healthcare institution located in beautiful Provo, Utah with easy access to hiking trails, world-renowned ski resorts, national parks, zip lines, and more. Our employees and students embody the statement “Advancing Knowledge, Advancing Healthcare Advancing You”. At RMU, we believe all employees should have the opportunity to not only grow as a professional, but also as an individual. We invite you to join our community and become your best self. In doing so, you will also be furthering our mission to advance healthcare & develop leaders.
OUR MISSION AND VALUES
The Mission of RMUoHP is to educate current and future healthcare professionals for outcomes-oriented, evidence-based practice. The University demonstrates mission fulfillment through the quality of its education and success of its students in academic programs that develop leaders skilled in clinical inquiry and prepared to effect healthcare change.
RMUoHP values being Learning-Centered, Authentic, Collaborative, Evidence-Based, Service-Oriented, Inclusive, and Trustworthy. These core values contribute to our unique university culture.
POSITION PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for academic, service, and scholarship matters consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. Core faculty members participate in university governance and assist the program director to plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor all activities related to the physical therapy program.
Communication
a. Maintain communication with administration, faculty, students and community regarding the development and implementation of university and program policies.
b. Participate in regularly scheduled program meetings and other University events.
Student Instruction and Curriculum Management
a. Responsible for the program’s curriculum design, student instruction, evaluation and progression, clinical education, as well as student admissions and advisement.
b. Preparation of class materials and teaching of classes as scheduled.
Governance
a. Initiate, adopt, evaluate and uphold the physical therapy program’s mission, goals and assessment of program outcomes.
b. Advancement of the academic activities and policies of the physical therapy program and University.
c. Provision of opportunity for students and peers to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
d. Evaluation and recommendation of faculty for promotion.
Leadership
a. Serve on program and university committees that are appropriate for their rank and experience.
b. Provision of time for academic advisement and guidance of students.
c. Participate in professional and community activities for the purpose of bringing education, service, and research together for the improvement of health care delivery.
d. Accept opportunities for membership on standing and ad-hoc committees of the program and University as elected or appointed.
Scholarship
a. Actively involved in scholarly activities and/or clinical practice that are appropriate for their rank and overall development.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Certification:
Post-Professional Doctoral Degree
Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting contemporary physical therapy education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
Current knowledge and skill in evidence-based practice and teaching skills (preferred).
Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles (preferred).
Experience Required:
Active in clinical practice (preferred).
Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels (preferred).
Minimum of 3 years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience (preferred).
Prior teaching experiences in a physical therapy academic program and/ administrative experience in academic governance and/or clinical practice (preferred).
Design and conduct independent and/or collaborative research (preferred).
Skills & Abilities:
Able to work with students, Faculty/Staff with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Ability to participate in all aspects of peer review and shared governance.
Ability to meet faculty requirements as stated in the Evaluative Criteria for Physical Therapist Education Programs.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills (preferred).
Ability to initiate, administer, assess, and document areas related to physical therapy education programs (preferred).
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers (preferred).
Ability to travel, as needed (preferred.)
BENEFITS
RMUoHP offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees that includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid Time Off (per year)
- 14 holidays, 12 sick days, long winter break in December, 1 floating holiday (your day of choice), 1 floating Cultural & Diversity Appreciation Day, 1 floating day of service, vacation accruals for administrative positions (10-30 days based on job level & years of service), time off between semesters for faculty, random holiday extensions given by President, vacation and sick time carryover
- Personal / Physical Growth
- 80% covered healthcare and dental premiums, accommodating leave for new parents, free 24/7 BetterHelp counseling sessions via chat/phone/video, insurance reimbursement for existing spouse/partner’s policy, donated sick time program for medical/life emergencies
- Financial Gain
- HSA matching program – up to $100 per paycheck, 401(k) matching program with immediate 100% vesting at eligibility date, free retirement planning & financial advisement
- Professional / Educational Advancement
- Tuition reimbursement up to $3000 per year at other institutions, employee tuition discount starting at 75% discount upon 1 year of service for RMU courses, RMU tuition scholarship for relatives, allocations for professional development, 100% covered BLS classes
- Work Environment Development
- Flexibility, work/life balance, growth & development opportunities, networking opportunities through monthly activities/workshops/events, service opportunities, employee recognition & awards program
MORE DETAILS
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Hybrid
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience in the range of $90,000 to $100,000 annually
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Furthermore, RMUoHP understands the importance of being inclusive as it is one of the University’s Core Values. By honoring our differences and similarities, we strengthen institutional and community connections. For these reasons, the University is especially interested in and strongly encourages qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our academic community to apply.
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