Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of OT Program
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for the management of fieldwork education.
Responsibilities
- Oversee coordinate and manage quality fieldwork experiences for occupational therapy (OT) students to practice skills aligned with the curricula and in accordance with the standards of accrediting bodies and other requirements
- Community engagement to establish and maintain collaborative and contractual relationships with fieldwork educators and provide innovative experiences for OT students
- Conduct assessment and related strategic planning for continuous improvement of fieldwork sites and student performance in fieldwork
- Oversee organized electronic record keeping of fieldwork documentation
- Support fieldwork educators and collaborate to mentor and advise students in professional development related to fieldwork
- Teach the required reduced credit of coursework related to fieldwork and professional development
- Serve as faculty advisor to assigned students
- Participate in service to the school and community
- Participate in scholarly activities
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist and experience or training as a fieldwork educator
- Earned Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or a related discipline preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong leadership supervisory and management skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
Certifications/Licensures
- Initial certification and NY state professional license as an Occupational Therapist
Travel
- Travel within NYC Long Island and surrounding area to fieldwork sites and periodically between campuses.
Maximum Salary
USD $100000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $80000.00/Yr.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Serving over 18,000 students across 30 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, Touro is a leader in healthcare education.
