Recruitment Period: 01/02/2025 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$91,700-Annual Maximum Salary-$154,000

Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$105,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$177,100

Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$121,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$203,700

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest. 

The University has five health profession programs, including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Dental Medicine, with one mission: to educate and train healthcare professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest.  The campus continues to expand supporting all of the new programs. It is truly an excellent time to work for PNWU!

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/. 

The PNWU School of Physical Therapy (SOPT) invites applications for open Assistant/Associate/Professor positions in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. The program seeks contemporary practice expertise and teaching experience in any of the following content areas: foundations of clinical practice, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning, pharmacology, radiology, pelvic health, administration and leadership, pediatrics, therapeutic exercise, or research; other areas of contemporary expertise will also be considered. Opportunities to oversee students in one of our three rural clinics as part of our integrated clinical experience courses are also available. Additional responsibilities will include participating in ongoing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; teaching assigned courses; advising and mentoring students; establishing and maintaining a record of research and scholarly activity; providing community service; and participating in program and university committees as appropriate. 

Required Qualifications:

· DPT with board certification or terminal academic degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.); all-but-dissertation status will be considered

· Clinical experience (minimum of 3 years) as a physical therapist

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching

· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

· Eligible for physical therapist licensure in the State of Washington

Preferred Qualifications:

· Academic doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.)

· Active research agenda and the desire to expand research expertise

· Experience using simulation as an education strategy

· Experience with interprofessional education

· At least 3 years of teaching experience in PT education

· Ability to collaborate with various professionals within a university and clinical/community setting

· Advanced clinical training in the area of expertise with demonstrated teaching and scholarship in the chosen area

· Professional association engagement and commitment to professional and community service

· Knowledge of CAPTE requirements and curriculum development

PNWU School of Physical Therapy

The SOPT is student-focused, patient-centered, collaborative, and dynamic learning environment that centers around PNWU’s established culture of interprofessional collaboration, compassion, innovation, and social responsibility, resulting in a new wave of physical therapists capable of revolutionizing the health of our communities.

The curriculum is grounded in our mission and designed to produce a reflective generalist who offers evidence-informed quality care, in a compassionate and professional manner, as a competent member of the interprofessional team in rural and medically underserved communities.

The SOPT has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Students and faculty have access to our Haney Family Center for Applied Movement Science (CAMS) laboratory which serves as a pro-bono neuro-treatment lab for one of our integrated clinical experience courses, as well as clinical research opportunities for faculty and students. In addition, the SOPT has established a PT clinic at    

the Yakima Union Gospel Mission and the Yakima Neighborhood Health clinic, both federally qualified clinics that support our communities most vulnerable populations.

Among the state-of-the-art equipment in the SOPT, the CAMS lab has the following resources for teaching and research:

• Bioness Vector Gait and Support System dynamic body weight support with 25-foot track
• Bertec Computerized Dynamic Posturography/Immersive Virtual Reality (CDP/IVR) System for balance assessment and training
• MediTouch BalanceTutorTM perturbation treadmill with medial/lateral and forward/backward perturbation capability with force plate, IMUs, and interactive balance gaming
• Protokinetics ZenoTM Walkway 26-foot gait analysis system
• Noraxon myoMOTIONTM Ultium 3D IMU portable motion capture system with video and EMG sync capability
• Noraxon myoMUSCLETM Ultium wireless electromyography (EMG) system with internal IMUs
• Bioness L300Go Plus functional electrical stimulation for foot drop and thigh weakness
• Bertec Vision Advantage (BVA) vestibular ocular reflex and gaze stability testing
• Bertec COBALTTM concussion screening/management and athlete balance system
• MicroMedical RealEyesTM 505 Video Frenzel goggle system
• Mobility Research LiteGait® with Smart BiSymTM automatic body weight support adjustment, GaitKeeperTM Treadmill with GaitSensTM gait analysis system
• BTE PrimusRS multiple resistance (Isotonic, Isometric, Isokinetic, CPM) rehabilitation system

 The DPT program received Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) in 2021 and will graduate its first cohort in May 2025. Visit our website at https://www.pnwu.edu/academics/school-of-physical-therapy/

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

If you have specific questions regarding the SOPT, feel free to contact the founding Program Director, Dr. Peggy Trueblood at ptrueblood@pnwu.edu 

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.