Senior Physical Therapist- Inpatient Clinical Locomotor Specialist

Job Description: Clinical Locomotor Specialist (Physical Therapist) 

Position Summary 
The Clinical Locomotor Specialist is an advanced practice Physical Therapist devoted to optimizing gait rehabilitation within the inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about gait analysis, evidence-based practice, emerging technology, and advancing the field of neurologic gait recovery through research, mentorship, and clinical innovation. 

Key Responsibilities 

Clinical Expertise in Gait Rehabilitation 

• Conduct expert assessment of gait impairments across a wide range of neurologic and medically complex diagnoses. 

• Implement evidence-based gait training interventions tailored to patient-specific needs. 

• Perform orthotic assessments and guide prescription decisions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. 

• Integrate knowledge of diagnosis-specific prognosis for locomotor recovery to inform goal setting, plan of care development, and intervention selection. 

Technology Integration & Clinical Innovation 

• Develop hands-on expertise with advanced gait training technologies, including: 

• Robotic gait training systems 

• Virtual reality–based rehabilitation tools 

• AI-supported clinical decision-making platforms 

• Provide clinical insights to support product development, refinement, and optimization of gait training technologies. 

• Lead or contribute to initiatives that drive innovation in locomotor training and technology-enhanced rehabilitation. 

Research, Knowledge Translation & Collaboration 

• Actively participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, and data-driven outcome evaluation. 

• Support knowledge translation within the organization and at the profession-wide level through presentations, publications, and resource development. 

• Foster strong clinical collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to promote excellence in gait rehabilitation. 

Mentorship & Education 

• Provide mentorship through our comprehensive gait mentoring program. 

• Teach and support skill development for internal staff and external learners through our academies, emphasizing neurologic gait training. 

• Serve as a role model and clinical resource for best practices in locomotor recovery. 

Qualifications & Preferred Experience 

• Required: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent; active state licensure as a Physical Therapist. 

• Preferred: ABPTS Board Certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), though not required. 

• Knowledge and experience in: