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Job Title Director Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies

Department SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & ATHLETIC TRAINING

Position Number FP034A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational management, and academic integration of the Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies (Center) which is housed within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences within the Ellmer College of Health Sciences. This role involves leading the clinical, educational, and research activities of the Center and ensuring alignment with the broader University, College, and School goals. The Director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to enhance, measure, and report the quality and outcomes of patient care, advance research initiatives, outcomes, and dissemination, and promote educational opportunities and excellence for students, faculty, and community partners. The Director is responsible for 80% patient care in the Center.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

+ Earned degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.

+ Minimum of 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience in rehabilitation therapies.

+ Demonstrated excellence in direct patient care with a focus on evidence-based practice.

+ At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience, such as program coordination or clinic management.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proven ability to manage operations, budgets, and personnel within a healthcare or academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, university faculty, and/or community stakeholders.

+ Experience integrating clinical, educational, and research missions within an rehabilitation center.

+ Experience with clinical outcomes measurement and quality improvement processes.

Conditions of Employment

+ Licensure: The Director must hold and maintain current, active licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in Virginia consistent with the discipline of professional preparation.

+ Credential Verification: Employment is contingent upon successful verification of academic credentials, professional licensure, and eligibility to practice in the state.

+ Background Check: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory criminal background check and verification of work authorization in accordance with University policy.

+ Health and Safety Compliance: The Director must comply with all University and clinical site requirements related to health and safety, including immunizations, infection control training, and HIPAA compliance.

+ Continuing Competence: The incumbent is expected to maintain professional competence through continuing education, professional development, and adherence to all state and national practice standards.

+ Work Schedule: This position includes 80% direct patient care in the Center.

Job Open Date 11/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 12/05/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Applicants should submit the following materials for full consideration:

+ Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume detailing clinical, administrative, and academic/scholarly accomplishments.

+ Cover Letter addressing qualifications, relevant clinical and leadership experience, and interest in the position. Include in the cover letter:

+ Statement of Leadership and Vision describing the applicant’s approach to integrating clinical practice, education, and research within an academic health center.

+ Statement of Clinical Practice summarizing areas of clinical expertise, research interests, and/or contributions to evidence-based practice.

+ Contact Information for Three Professional References, including at least one supervisor familiar with the applicant’s clinical or administrative performance.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Old Dominion University ( ODU ), located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a vibrant, research-intensive public institution recognized for its commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement. As a metropolitan university serving the dynamic Hampton Roads region, ODU offers a distinctive environment where academic excellence meets real-world impact. Faculty and staff work collaboratively across disciplines to advance teaching, research, and service that address the evolving needs of diverse populations. The region itself provides a rich blend of cultural diversity, coastal living, and professional opportunity, making it an ideal setting for academic and clinical collaboration.

The Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies, situated within Old Dominion University’s Ellmer College of Health Sciences, exemplifies the University’s mission to integrate education, research, and community service. The Center provides comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for individuals of all ages with orthopedic, neurologic, and developmental conditions. Through its unique integration of clinical care, student education, and faculty scholarship, the Center serves as a model for evidence-based rehabilitation and interprofessional collaboration. Patients receive individualized, one-on-one care from licensed therapists and board-certified specialists, while students and faculty engage in meaningful clinical and research experiences that advance restorative therapies and promote community health.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Contact Information for Professional References

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Veteran Documents

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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