Position Function:
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University is seeking a Small Animal Physical Therapist at the Clinical Instructor level for the Animal Emergency and Referral Center (AERC) in Flowood, Ms.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Animal Rehabilitation
Anticipated Appointment Date:
September 16, 2024.
Tenure Track Status:
N/A.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary service duties will involve performing physical therapy (PT) duties on cats and dogs, and canine rehabilitation services on patients in the AERC Rehabilitation Service for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Teaching responsibilities will include didactic and clinical training for professional veterinary students, graduate students, house officers, physical therapy externs, and veterinary technology students enrolled in the academic program. Teaching duties may also include providing lectures, hands on training, or demonstrations for veterinarians and technicians at continuing education programs. Teaching duties may also include the development of new lectures and teaching labs. The physical therapist will assist in maintaining equipment and materials necessary to maintaining the Rehabilitation services. The physical therapist will help develop and carry out treatment plans and other duties relating to patient care as assigned by the head of the AERC Rehabilitation service.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a certified Physical Therapy program from an accredited university. The candidate will be expected to obtain certification in Canine Rehabilitation within one year of hire. The candidate will have proficiency in physical therapy techniques and will be able to apply these skills to veterinary patients. The candidate will be able to effectively communicate in English.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu and submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, transcripts and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Andrew Mackin, Head, Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Mississippi State University Box 9825 Mississippi State, MS 39762
Screening Date:
September 6, 2024, until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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