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Title School of Health Professions - Open Rank Program Director - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Open Tenure
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking applications for a full-time twelve-month faculty position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, housed within the Department of Physical Therapy (PT) in the School of Health Professions (SHP).
The Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program provides strategic, academic, administrative, and operational leadership for the Physical Therapy program. The Program Director is responsible for ensuring program quality, accreditation compliance, student success, faculty development, curriculum oversight, and alignment with the institution’s mission and strategic goals. The Director fosters excellence in teaching, scholarship, clinical education, and service while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards and professional regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Administration
- Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the DPT program.
- Develop and implement program goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure effective management of program operations, policies, procedures, and resources in collaboration with the Department Chair, DPT Core Faculty and School of Health Professions Leadership. Examples of specific duties include:
+ Annually update the DPT Program Student Handbook
+ Order academic and clinical courses and oversee DPT Program course scheduling each semester.
+ Organize and lead DPT Program Core faculty meetings.
+ Oversee student professional development mentoring with Core Faculty.
- Oversee program budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal stewardship.
- Facilitate effective communication among faculty, students, administration, clinical partners, and external stakeholders.
- Represent the program within the institution, professional organizations, and the broader community.
- Attend school level program director meetings and training events.
Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure continued compliance with Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead accreditation reviews, self-studies, annual reporting, and site visits.
- Monitor program outcomes and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate program documentation and records required by accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Academic Leadership
- Provide oversight of curriculum design, implementation, assessment, and revision.
- Promote evidence-based educational practices and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Monitor student learning outcomes at the program and university level, graduation rates, licensure examination performance, and employment outcomes.
- Lead curricular assessment and continuous program improvement activities.
- Oversee and monitor program assessment in collaboration with the DPT core faculty and department chair.
Faculty Leadership and Development
- Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate DPT Core faculty members and Credentialed Clinical Instructors (CCI’s).
- Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, scholarship, and professional development.
- Support faculty teaching excellence, research productivity, and service activities.
- Conduct DPT Core Faculty and CCI performance reviews in collaboration with the department chair, and support promotion and tenure processes as applicable.
Student Success
- Promote student recruitment, retention, progression, and graduation.
- Address student concerns and facilitate resolution of academic and professional issues.
- Support student engagement, leadership development, and professional formation.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of academic policies.
Clinical Education and External Partnerships
- Collaborate with clinical education leadership to ensure quality clinical placement opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners.
- Promote interprofessional education and collaborative practice initiatives.
- Support expansion of clinical affiliations and experiential learning opportunities.
Scholarship and Service
- Maintain an active record of scholarship, research, professional engagement, or clinical practice consistent with faculty rank requirements.
- Encourage faculty and student participation in scholarly activities.
- Participate in institutional governance and committee service.
- Engage with professional associations and contribute to advancement of the physical therapy profession.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Earned academic doctoral degree with a research component (PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent).
- Graduate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist education program or equivalent.
Rank
- Must be eligible for rank of associate professor or professor according to the School of Health Professions Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.
Licensure
- Current, unrestricted physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in Alabama.
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) years of higher education experience in physical therapy education.
- Minimum of three (3) years as a full-time faculty member with progressive academic leadership, administrative, or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience with accreditation processes and standards.
- Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as Program Director, Associate Director, Department Chair, or equivalent leadership role.
- Record of successful accreditation leadership.
- Established scholarly record including publications, presentations, grants, or other scholarly contributions.
- Experience in managing budgets and personnel.
- Experience with interprofessional education and collaborative healthcare models.
About the Department of Physical Therapy
The Department of Physical Therapy, part of the UAB School of Health Professions, has offered outstanding educational programs in physical therapy since 1964. They have been fully accredited since 1967. Today, they are preparing the next generation of physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals through innovative education, impactful research, and excellence in clinical practice. Learn more: uab.edu/pt
About the School of Health Professions (SHP)
The School of Health Professions is home to nearly 30 programs and more than 40 offerings at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. As one of the six schools comprising the renowned UAB Academic Health Center, our students are exposed to vast resources, state-of-the-art facilities, and progressive research during their academic and clinical education. Learn more at https://uab.edu/shp.
About UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an internationally recognized research university and academic medical center known for interdisciplinary innovation in education and discovery. With more than $780 million in annual research expenditures and an estimated $12.1 billion annual economic impact on Alabama, UAB is the state’s largest employer, with approximately 28,000 employees. UAB was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer and continues to be a national leader in research, healthcare, and education.
Required Qualifications
Academic doctorate degree required with previous academic/administrative experience (6 years or more in higher education with at least 3 years as a full-time faculty member); Eligible for physical therapy licensure in Alabama; and eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher at UAB. The candidate is expected to provide the leadership and vision to ensure quality educational programming.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2959P
Open Date 10/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity institution. The university is committed to providing equal opportunities and access for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status. In accordance with Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. Title IX information: uab.edu/titleix
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
Position Information
School/College School of Health Professions
Title School of Health Professions - Open Rank Program Director - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Open Tenure
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking applications for a full-time twelve-month faculty position in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, housed within the Department of Physical Therapy (PT) in the School of Health Professions (SHP).
The Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program provides strategic, academic, administrative, and operational leadership for the Physical Therapy program. The Program Director is responsible for ensuring program quality, accreditation compliance, student success, faculty development, curriculum oversight, and alignment with the institution’s mission and strategic goals. The Director fosters excellence in teaching, scholarship, clinical education, and service while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards and professional regulations.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Administration
- Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the DPT program.
- Develop and implement program goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure effective management of program operations, policies, procedures, and resources in collaboration with the Department Chair, DPT Core Faculty and School of Health Professions Leadership. Examples of specific duties include:
+ Annually update the DPT Program Student Handbook
+ Order academic and clinical courses and oversee DPT Program course scheduling each semester.
+ Organize and lead DPT Program Core faculty meetings.
+ Oversee student professional development mentoring with Core Faculty.
- Oversee program budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal stewardship.
- Facilitate effective communication among faculty, students, administration, clinical partners, and external stakeholders.
- Represent the program within the institution, professional organizations, and the broader community.
- Attend school level program director meetings and training events.
Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure continued compliance with Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead accreditation reviews, self-studies, annual reporting, and site visits.
- Monitor program outcomes and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate program documentation and records required by accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Academic Leadership
- Provide oversight of curriculum design, implementation, assessment, and revision.
- Promote evidence-based educational practices and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Monitor student learning outcomes at the program and university level, graduation rates, licensure examination performance, and employment outcomes.
- Lead curricular assessment and continuous program improvement activities.
- Oversee and monitor program assessment in collaboration with the DPT core faculty and department chair.
Faculty Leadership and Development
- Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate DPT Core faculty members and Credentialed Clinical Instructors (CCI’s).
- Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, scholarship, and professional development.
- Support faculty teaching excellence, research productivity, and service activities.
- Conduct DPT Core Faculty and CCI performance reviews in collaboration with the department chair, and support promotion and tenure processes as applicable.
Student Success
- Promote student recruitment, retention, progression, and graduation.
- Address student concerns and facilitate resolution of academic and professional issues.
- Support student engagement, leadership development, and professional formation.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of academic policies.
Clinical Education and External Partnerships
- Collaborate with clinical education leadership to ensure quality clinical placement opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners.
- Promote interprofessional education and collaborative practice initiatives.
- Support expansion of clinical affiliations and experiential learning opportunities.
Scholarship and Service
- Maintain an active record of scholarship, research, professional engagement, or clinical practice consistent with faculty rank requirements.
- Encourage faculty and student participation in scholarly activities.
- Participate in institutional governance and committee service.
- Engage with professional associations and contribute to advancement of the physical therapy profession.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Earned academic doctoral degree with a research component (PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent).
- Graduate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist education program or equivalent.
Rank
- Must be eligible for rank of associate professor or professor according to the School of Health Professions Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.
Licensure
- Current, unrestricted physical therapist license or eligibility for licensure in Alabama.
Experience
- Minimum of six (6) years of higher education experience in physical therapy education.
- Minimum of three (3) years as a full-time faculty member with progressive academic leadership, administrative, or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience with accreditation processes and standards.
- Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as Program Director, Associate Director, Department Chair, or equivalent leadership role.
- Record of successful accreditation leadership.
- Established scholarly record including publications, presentations, grants, or other scholarly contributions.
- Experience in managing budgets and personnel.
- Experience with interprofessional education and collaborative healthcare models.
About the Department of Physical Therapy
The Department of Physical Therapy, part of the UAB School of Health Professions, has offered outstanding educational programs in physical therapy since 1964. They have been fully accredited since 1967. Today, they are preparing the next generation of physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals through innovative education, impactful research, and excellence in clinical practice. Learn more: uab.edu/pt
About the School of Health Professions (SHP)
The School of Health Professions is home to nearly 30 programs and more than 40 offerings at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. As one of the six schools comprising the renowned UAB Academic Health Center, our students are exposed to vast resources, state-of-the-art facilities, and progressive research during their academic and clinical education. Learn more at https://uab.edu/shp.
About UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an internationally recognized research university and academic medical center known for interdisciplinary innovation in education and discovery. With more than $780 million in annual research expenditures and an estimated $12.1 billion annual economic impact on Alabama, UAB is the state’s largest employer, with approximately 28,000 employees. UAB was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer and continues to be a national leader in research, healthcare, and education.
Required Qualifications
Academic doctorate degree required with previous academic/administrative experience (6 years or more in higher education with at least 3 years as a full-time faculty member); Eligible for physical therapy licensure in Alabama; and eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher at UAB. The candidate is expected to provide the leadership and vision to ensure quality educational programming.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2959P
Open Date 10/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity institution. The university is committed to providing equal opportunities and access for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status. In accordance with Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. Title IX information: uab.edu/titleix
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Family Practice Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
International medical graduates need active ECFMG certification before any U.S. employer can file your H-1B petition. Confirm your certification status and ensure your medical school credentials are fully verified, delays here stall the entire sponsorship timeline.
Target HPSA-designated employers for faster sponsorship
Health systems operating in Health Professional Shortage Areas sponsor H-1B physicians at higher rates and often absorb more filing costs. Search for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, which face chronic primary care gaps and file regularly for family medicine physicians.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and county through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you understand the wage floor your employer is already obligated to meet.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with H-1B filing history
Targeting employers who've sponsored family medicine physicians before eliminates guesswork. Migrate Mate filters jobs by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to health systems that have already navigated the sponsorship process for your occupation.
Ask whether the employer requires J-1 waiver coordination
Some family physicians on J-1 visa exchange visitor status pursue Conrad 30 or federal agency waivers before transitioning to H-1B. If you hold or held J-1 status, confirm with your prospective employer whether the waiver service obligation affects their H-1B filing timeline or practice location restrictions.
Confirm the I-129 filing window relative to your start date
USCIS accepts H-1B cap-exempt petitions year-round, but your employer needs time to obtain LCA certification from DOL first, which runs up to seven business days. Align your expected start date with your employer's HR and legal team to avoid gaps between your current authorization and H-1B approval.
H-1B Visa Family Practice Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Family Practice Physician roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Family practice medicine requires a specific body of theoretical and practical knowledge attained through a U.S. medical degree or its foreign equivalent, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. You'll need to hold an MD or DO degree, pass USMLE steps, and maintain an unrestricted state medical license. ECFMG certification is required for international medical graduates.
Are hospitals and health clinics cap-exempt for H-1B sponsorship?
Many are. Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university or research institution, federally qualified health centers, and government-owned health systems often qualify as cap-exempt employers. Cap-exempt status means your employer can file your H-1B petition at any time of year without waiting for the April lottery window, which significantly speeds up your ability to start.
How do I find Family Practice Physician employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find family medicine roles at employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. You can filter by occupation and verify that the employer has filed for physicians in your specialty before, rather than relying on job postings that don't disclose sponsorship willingness upfront.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change health systems after sponsorship?
Your H-1B is employer-specific, so changing employers requires your new health system to file a new H-1B petition before or concurrent with your start date. Under AC21 portability rules, if your original petition has been pending for 180 days or more, you may be able to port to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification while the petition is adjudicated.
Does a J-1 waiver affect my path to H-1B sponsorship as a family physician?
It can. If you're completing a J-1 service obligation through a Conrad 30 waiver, your H-1B sponsorship is typically tied to the waiver employer for the three-year service period. After fulfilling the obligation, you're free to pursue standard H-1B sponsorship with any qualifying employer. Coordinate the transition timeline carefully to avoid unauthorized status between your waiver completion and H-1B approval.