Preceptor, Occupational Therapy

Job Description : SUMMARY

Manages

and coordinates the organization, administration,

periodic review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the clinical phase of the Occupational Therapy program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and coordinates the clinical phase of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Creates and maintains clinical schedules for student learning
• Conducts regular clinical site visits
• Investigates and resolves conflicts with students and / or clinical sites
• Performs didactic instruction (including web-based instruction) of various Occupational Therapy courses as needed
• Assists in the development of policies related to the Occupational Therapy program
• Assists with the admissions process
• Assists with program recruitment and marketing
• Assists with counseling and guidance to students
• Participates in program course preparations and evaluations
• Establishes an effective record-keeping system to ensure program and students meet and maintain accreditation standards
• Maintains office hours
• Maintains effective communication with applicants, students, graduates, faculty, instructors, and outside stakeholders
• Serves as liaison between College and community health care agencies, professional organizations and other network entities vital to the Occupational Therapy program
• Maintains required BCI and up to date immunizations
• Responsible for the successful completion of an annual drug screen
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

IMPORTANT

COMPETENCIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.)

Work may also require

walking and standing in conjunction with travel to clinical affiliates and

attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Target Starting Salary Range : $60,000 to $70,000

The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and / or preferred job requirement(s).