Division Chief of Physical Therapy

New York Medical College

$132K — $165K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc. or equivalent) in a closely related field.
  • Eligible for or holding the rank of associate professor or professor.
  • At least six years of full-time experience as core faculty in Physical Therapy.
  • Licensed Physical Therapist eligible for New York licensure.
  • Experience in curriculum development and assessment.
  • Proven management of academic program resources, including budgets.
  • Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage division faculty and staff.
  • Oversee fiscal operations in collaboration with departmental leadership.
  • Conduct annual evaluations for faculty and staff performance.
  • Mentor division faculty and students.
  • Coordinate admissions and class scheduling for the DPT program.
  • Maintain CAPTE accreditation requirements and evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Engage in teaching, research, and professional service.

Benefits

  • Full-time, 12-month position with potential rank as Associate Professor/Professor.
  • Access to comprehensive health benefits and retirement plans.
  • Engagement in a collaborative academic environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and scholarship.
  • Work within an established institution affiliated with Touro University.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Administration of the Division of Physical Therapy:
  • Supervision and management of the division faculty and staff;
  • Manage the fiscal operations of the department in coordination with the Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Science and the Dean's Office;
  • Annual evaluation of faculty and staff performance;
  • Mentoring of division faculty;
  • Ensure college, school, departmental and division policies and procedures are followed;
  • Service on critical school-wide committees such as the Dean's Leadership Council, Academic Policy Council and the Academic Leadership Team.

Administration and/or oversight of DPT Program, which includes the following:
  • Coordination of the admissions process with the departmental Admissions Committee and Senior Associate Dean Administration and Enrollment;
  • Coordination of class scheduling;
  • Coordination of clinical education with the Director of Clinical Education;
  • Mentoring of students;
  • Development and maintenance of communication system for student performance and professional behaviors;
  • Development and maintenance of programmatic outcomes tracking the system, evaluation of the program each semester, and provision of recommendations to the Chair and Dean for improvement;
  • Maintenance of requirements for CAPTE accreditation.
  • Teaching
  • Research/Scholarship
  • College, School and professional service.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • An earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc. or equivalent in a closely related field);
  • Holds or is eligible to hold the rank of associate professor or professor;
  • A minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience as a core faculty member in Physical Therapy;
  • Licensed Physical Therapist (DPT/PT) who is eligible for licensure in the state of New York;
  • Experience in curriculum development and assessment;
  • Experience in management of academic program resources such as budgets, faculty and staff, and facilities;
  • Excellent leadership skills;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • A strong record of teaching and evidence of scholarship;
  • Collaborative reputation and spirit;
  • Demonstrated energy and initiative to grow/expand the physical therapy program.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in CAPTE accreditation;
  • History of research/scholarship in the field of physical therapy, including presentations and peer-reviewed publications;
  • Previous experience as a DPT program director and/or as a director of clinical education in physical therapy;
  • Recent and relevant clinical experience as a practicing physical therapist;
  • Evidence of leadership in a professional physical therapy organization at a state or national level.


Minimum Salary

USD $132,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $165,000.00/Yr.

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