UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Occupational Therapy Department of Rehabilitation Sciences College of Health Professions

Job Description Summary

The Division of Occupational Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for one 12month faculty position rank and salary commensurate with experience. Faculty at all ranks may apply. The OT Division hosts two academic programs: the MUSC EntryLevel Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program (residential and hybrid) ranked in the top 10 of OT programs in the nation by US News & World Report and the online PostProfessional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program launched in 2019. The EntryLevel OTD Program has received accreditation. The faculty member will have primary responsibilities teaching in the Residential Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) EntryLevel program serving as the OTD Residential Admissions Coordinator along with mentoring students. Preferred expertise in adult physical rehabilitation neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal conditions. Opportunity to develop his/her independent research program and/or scholarly activities is encouraged. The successful candidate(s) must possess an earned doctoral degree or its equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant clinical experience and those eligible for OT licensure in South Carolina.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000227 CHP OT

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University00

Pay Range

0.00 0.00 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Division of Occupational Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for one 12month faculty position rank and salary commensurate with experience. Faculty at all ranks may apply. The OT Division hosts two academic programs: the MUSC EntryLevel Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program (residential and hybrid) ranked in the top 10 of OT programs in the nation by US News & World Report and the online PostProfessional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program launched in 2019. The EntryLevel OTD Program has received accreditation. The faculty member will have primary responsibilities teaching in the Residential Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) EntryLevel program serving as the OTD Residential Admissions Coordinator along with mentoring students. Preferred expertise in adult physical rehabilitation neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal conditions. Opportunity to develop his/her independent research program and/or scholarly activities is encouraged. The successful candidate(s) must possess an earned doctoral degree or its equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant clinical experience and those eligible for OT licensure in South Carolina.

As part of the greater Medical University of South Carolina the OT Division is an integral part of the states only academic health sciences center known for its excellence in interprofessional education. The College of Health Professions (CHP) is ranked 11th in the nation in terms of total NIH funding among Schools of Allied Health & Health Professions with a total research portfolio of $17.2M in FY 24 (NIH total is $23.6M). CHP has the Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions an emerging center that supports collaborative rehabilitation science and health services research provides mentoring opportunities for junior faculty and offers research infrastructure. OT faculty and students collaborate with a broad range of educators clinicians and researchers across the state and several faculty hold dual appointments across CHP and in other MUSC Colleges. Through its strong history outstanding record of educating occupational therapists and dedication to interprofessional education and research the OT Division is poised to enhance the Departments and Colleges overall goal of achieving national distinction in education research and service.

Qualified applicants for this fulltime faculty position must have:

• Terminal academic degree (eg. Postprofessional OTD PhD EdD DSc)
• Experience in academic occupational therapy education with a history of innovation in education
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience
• Established record of research/scholarly activity relevant to occupational therapy practice or education
• Active license as an OT with potential to transfer license to SC

Medical University of South Carolina

Founded in 1824in Charleston MUSC is the states only comprehensive academic health system with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education research and patient care. Each year MUSC educates more than 3200 students in six colleges Dental MedicineGraduate StudiesHealth ProfessionsMedicineNursing andPharmacy and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2023 leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding.Learn more about our academic programs.

As the healthcare system of the Medical University of South CarolinaMUSC Healthis dedicated to delivering the highestquality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest) with approximately 2700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2023 for the ninth consecutive year U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the Number 1 hospital in South Carolina.Learn more about our patient services.

MUSC has atotal enterprise annual operating budget of $5.9 billion. The nearly 26000 MUSC family members include worldclass faculty physicians specialty providers scientists students affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education research and patient care.

Charleston

Charleston SC seamlessly blends historic charm with modern conveniences and coastal living. Charleston has consecutively been voted the best city in the U.S. by Conde Nast Travelers Magazine and Travel Leisure have consecutively voted it the best city in the U.S. Whether you are interested in architecture history arts and culture premiere dining outdoor recreation or beautiful beaches Charleston SC has it all.

Applications

Qualified applicants may apply online at . Applications must include a letter of interest curriculum vitae and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until filled. All inquiries will be confidential. For more specific information related to the duties and responsibilities in this posting contact Dr. Joy Crawford Chair of the Search Committee at

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous 68 hours per shift; Frequent 26 hours per shift; Infrequent 02 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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