Occupational Therapy Program Specialist I - Clinical Education Focus
Occupational Therapy Program Specialist I - Clinical Education Focus
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$ 41000 - 50761
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Job Title
Occupational Therapy Program Specialist I - Clinical Education FocusAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
College of Health & Service ProfessionsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Under general supervision the Program Specialist supports the planning development and implementation of the clinical education program for the occupational therapy department. This position provides administrative support to clinical education faculty ensures compliance with accreditation standards manages documentation and records and assists with the placement and tracking of students in clinical rotations. Travel to clinical sites may be required.
This full-time in-office position is located on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which may entail some evenings and weekends pending scheduled activities.
Responsibilities
50% Clinical Education Support:
Assists the AFWC and CCs in organizing and managing clinical rotations including scheduling and communicating with clinical sites.
Prepares distributes and collects required clinical education documentation such as affiliation agreements evaluations and compliance forms.
Provides administrative support for clinical education faculty and ensures accurate and timely communication with clinical partners.
Maintains the clinical site database and tracks clinical placement availability and requirements.
Coordinates and participates in clinical site visits including occasional travel as needed.
25% Compliance and Records Management:
Maintains and updates student clinical education records ensuring compliance with accreditation and institutional standards.
Assists in the preparation and submission of reports required by ACOTE and other stakeholders.
Supports the development and documentation of policies and procedures related to clinical education.
Tracks student compliance with clinical site requirements (e.g. immunizations background checks).
20% Program and Office Support:
Assists in planning clinical education events such as orientation sessions preceptor training and site visits.
Provides administrative support to the Program Director AFWC CC and other faculty as needed.
Assists in the development and maintenance of budgets and special reports related to clinical education.
5% Other Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal organizational and customer service skills.
Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with clinical education processes ACOTE accreditation standards or similar processes is preferred.
Other Requirements:
Ability to travel as needed to clinical sites.
Participation in occasional evening and weekends as part of the clinical team.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Salary Range
The target base annual salary range is $41000 to $50761 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:
Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
