Chief, Physical Therapy - Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Clinical Research Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD

The Rehabilitation Medicine Department (RMD) seeks to recruit a full time, research oriented, Chief of Physical Therapy. The Chief position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team of 12 physical therapists and other professionals, while training the next generation of clinical practitioners. The position also offers an unparalleled opportunity to help shape the NIH research agenda as well as initiate new research programs.

This position resides within the Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center, a newly constructed, state of the art, 250 bed biomedical research hospital, which treats both inpatients and outpatients. Diagnostic populations include those with cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, genetic and developmental disorders and mental health conditions.

The qualified candidate should possess 5 or more years of experience in medical rehabilitation, including: administration (staff supervision, strategic planning, and program development), clinical care and research. Individuals must demonstrate strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills for adult and pediatric populations in the areas of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Current license to practice Physical Therapy is required.

For more specific questions regarding the position, please contact:

Meghan Gleason
Rehabilitation Medicine Department
Clinical Research Center
National Institutes of Health
Building 10, CRC, Room 1-2420
10 Center Drive, MSC 1604
Bethesda, MD 20892-1604
Phone: 301-443-9085
Fax: 301-402-0663
Email: [email protected]

All inquiries will be treated in strictest confidence

For additional information and basic qualification requirements on this position, and for instructions on submitting your application, please see vacancy announcement (CC-10-398373-CRS) which is located at our website: http://www.usajobs.gov

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers