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The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

The Physical Therapy Clinical Director (Neuro Specialist) will work with Daemen's IMIT team and other partners to further develop and launch the Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology, which will feature the world's leading robotic devices and assistive technology. This position requires a passion to work with individuals with neurological diagnoses, attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, ability to build a physical therapy practice, and demonstrated interest in research. Successful candidates will have at least five years of experience in the physical therapy field providing care for patients with neurologic impairments. The IMIT utilizes state of the art rehabilitation technology to benefit children and adults. The Physical Therapy Clinical Director (Neuro Specialist) will advance the mission of IMIT, working with a team to implement IMIT's Clinical care, Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE) model.

About This Opportunity

Joining Daemen IMIT @Villa Maria College, the Physical Therapy Clinical Director (Neuro Specialist) will be responsible for the following:

For implementing and coordinating IMIT operations, including the establishment of clinic policies and procedures, initial startup and ongoing provision of PT services, partner outreach, patient recruitment and enrollment, oversight of training protocols and usage of IMIT equipment, data collection and reporting. Daily activities will include direct provision of services, supervision of IMIT clinical therapists, and coordinate use of IMIT equipment with clinical partners.

Essential Functions

Research and Leadership Responsibilities

Work with IMIT Center for Research & Advocacy Director to develop research goals, conduct research, co-author grant proposals, and prepare manuscripts
Ensure consistent collection of high-quality data
Identify opportunities for advocacy
Coordinate IMIT activities with IMIT Co-directors
Collaborate with Daemen faculty to identify and coordinate student educational opportunities
Contribute to marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts
Advise the IMIT operations committee
Participate with IMIT Advisory Council
Maintain system for data collection and reporting

Operational Responsibilities

Develop collaborative relationships and agreements with clinical partners
Identify, implement, and monitor continuous improvement strategies
Assists the IMIT clinic in achieving an optimal level of productivity while ensuring delivery of quality patient care
Work with Daemen faculty to facilitate use of IMIT clinic for clinical practice
Manage and maintain warranties on identified equipment including scheduling preventive maintenance and repairs when necessary
Manage IMIT clinical team, including performance reviews and scheduling
Administrative duties as assigned
Upholding ethical and professional behaviors in self and all other IMIT employees in alignment with current Clinical Procedures

Clinical Responsibilities

Reviews patient medical records, performs initial assessments, develops treatment plans, administers physical therapy treatments and modalities, monitors progress and documents treatments performed with patients (including discharge planning and patient education) in order to increase overall functioning, reduce discomfort, increase or maintain flexibility and range of motion/strength, and achieve other therapeutic goals
Coordinate with other interprofessional providers on shared plan of care and health outcome goals
Communicates patient's status to the referring physician and other health care team members
May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy student clinical internship placements, as well as residents and fellows in a specialty area of physical therapy
Performs physical therapy assessment, reassessment and treatment and supervises IMIT staff in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients referred by a physician to the clinic
Develops plan of care including goals and treatment plan in accordance with physician referral, nature of injury/illness and results of physical therapy assessment
Modifies or adjusts plan of care based on patient's response to treatment and/or changes in patient's status
Maintains documentation for all physical therapy services rendered including documentation of initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary consistent with department standards
Maintains professional license/registration through steady pursuit and participation in appropriate continuing education and professional development opportunities to satisfy requirements for licensure/registration renewal

Required Qualifications

Physical Therapist graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

ABPTS Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) preferred

Licensure, Certifications, And Clearances
Active, unrestricted, license in NYS
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal Administrative and/or management experience

Must possess skill set to work within a collaborative group setting

Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service and work with patients with a variety of pediatric, orthopedic, and neurological diagnoses
Experience conducting research and writing grants is a plus

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

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