CardioPulm and Acute Care Physical Therapy Temporary Part-Time Faculty

University of New Mexico
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Nov 21, 2024
Posting Numberreq23195 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeAdjunct Hiring DepartmentOrthopaedics Physical Therapy (497J) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleAdjunct faculty may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits in some cases. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryThe Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico has a temporary part-time faculty position available with responsibilities in two courses: i) PT613 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy I [Spring 2023], and ii) PT610 Acute Care [Summer 2023]. This position will assist the primary course instructor for both courses. PT613 serves as the initial cardiopulmonary-oriented course delivered in the 1st year curriculum. The primary focus is to educate students on foundational cardiopulmonary knowledge and examination techniques necessary for the entry-level therapist. The course covers both didactic and hands-on material, and is slated to begin on March 20, 2023 and ends May 12, 2023. The course meets 5 hours per week: Mondays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursdays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT610 serves as a dedicated course focused on the acute care setting. This course is delivered in the 2nd year curriculum, immediately prior to students entering their main clinical rotations. The course content focuses across a variety of patient populations (i.e., neuro-, ortho-, cardiac-, pulmonary-, ICU-populations) and strongly emphasizes students' hands-on skills in case-based scenarios. The course begins June 12, 2023 and ends August 4, 2023. The course meets 8 hours per week: Tuesdays, 1PM to 5PM Thursdays, 1PM to 5PM The scheduling requirements for this position are listed above; however, some flexibility may be required to accommodate testing schedules. The total compensation for this position is: $6,000. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 2 or more years' experience as a physical therapist; 2 or more years' experience in an acute care facility Current, active New Mexico Physical Therapy license Masters in Physical Therapy Preferred Qualifications: 4 or more years' experience in an acute care environment 1 or more years' experience working in a dedicated cardiopulmonary environment (i.e., cardiac rehab, cardiothoracic surgery unit, pulmonary unit) 1 or more years' experience working in an intensive care unit Advanced degree (i.e., DPT, (t)DPT, PhD) Served as the primary clinical instructor to at least 1 full-time student Evidence of continuing education in cardiopulmonary assessment (i.e., American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty Certification, continuing education courses attended, Combined Section Meeting Programs, New Mexico Physical Therapy Association Programs) A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. The ideal candidate will submit a resume and cover letter detailing how they meet minimum and preferred qualifications of the job posting. For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 2/10/2023. This position will remain open until filled. The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. HEJ D&I