PT 590 - Wound Care for Physical Therapists - Adjunct Faculty

y Category: Adjunct Positions Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: College of Health Professions-School of Movement & Rehab Sciences Locations: Louisville, KY Posted: Nov 9, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Temporary Position ID: 206527 Share About Bellarmine University: Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.

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Job Description

The School of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach PT 590 Wound Care for Physical Therapists during the Spring 2027 semester. This two-credit-hour course covers the healing response to wounds and factors that affect wound healing. The role of the physical therapist in managing patients with tissue trauma, wounds, and burns in the acute, subacute, and chronic phases of rehabilitation will be addressed. Students will develop skills related to assessment of tissue trauma and therapeutic interventions to facilitate healing.

The course is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:20 pm.

Responsibilities

The adjunct faculty member may be responsible for: Attending and actively participating in all assigned laboratory sessions. Demonstrating and reinforcing appropriate examination, intervention, monitoring, and patient-management techniques. Providing students with constructive, timely feedback regarding their clinical skills, techniques, clinical reasoning, and professional communication. Supporting students as they practice the safe application of simulated wound care assessment and treatment procedures.

Assisting with the preparation, administration, and evaluation of practical examinations and other skills-based assessments. Delivering selected lectures or instructional content based on the adjunct faculty member's area of clinical expertise and the needs of the course. Assisting with the review and grading of assignments, practical examinations, and other course assessments as needed. Promoting an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages clinical reasoning, professionalism, and evidence-based practice.

Communicating regularly with co-faculty regarding student progress, instructional needs, and any concerns that arise during the semester. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in wound care and expertise in the integumentary system, a commitment to student learning, and the ability to effectively demonstrate and explain clinical concepts and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy Active Kentucky Physical Therapy Licensure Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205