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Position Title Physical Therapy Program - Practitioner-in-Residence Work Location Springfield Campus Department Physical Therapy HR Home Department 020514 PHYSICAL THERAPY Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 12 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/01/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function 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. Description of Primary Duties 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 Cyriax-based advanced clinical practice manual therapy certification Have at least fifteen years of orthopedic clinical experience in an outpatient, manual therapy-focused setting, treating patients with acute, recurrent, and chronic orthopedic/neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. Have experience serving as a clinical instructor, supervising and mentoring physical therapy students in clinical education settings Demonstrate effective communication and relationship-building skills Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/258421.htm Open Date 05/27/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is June 16, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Scott Wallentine at SWallentine@MissouriState.edu.

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