Laboratory Instructors: Occupational Therapy Assistant Program - Part-time

Title: Laboratory Instructors:
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program - Part-time

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Minimum of $27.76/hr., pay commensurate with qualifications

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

The purpose of this position is to provide instruction and supervision in a laboratory setting to students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in the School of Health Professions at Virginia Western Community College. In addition, lab instructors may be asked to assist with mentorship, orientation, and/or remediation.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review of applications will begin when a need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled.

• AAS in a specific healthcare discipline.
• Current Virginia license in the specific discipline.
• Up to date continuing educational compliance.
• Two years of clinical experience in the professional discipline.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• On time attendance to each lab session and communication to program head if an emergency arises that will limit attendance.
• On time submission of all required documentation.
• Ability to plan and organize assigned laboratory teaching activities for program placed students according to student level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the program faculty.
• Ability to facilitate student learning experiences to ensure mastery of stated objectives.
• Ability to evaluate student learning as described in program assessments.
• Ability to effectively orient students to laboratory setting while ensuring student safety.
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory requirements for student supervision.
• Ability to function in the role as a registered health professional and health professional educator.
• Ability to model positive culture of a healthcare professional.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of learners and adapt instruction and communication patterns to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of laboratory teaching schedule.
• Proficiency with all fundamental program-specific skills and equipment, including but not limited to skills represented on student skills list.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and program information.

Candidates with all clinical backgrounds and area of expertise are encouraged to submit an application as instructor needs will likely change each semester. Areas of clinical expertise may include:

• Experience working with clients with physical disabilities (including pediatric, youth, and adult populations).
• Experience working in pediatric clinical settings.
• Experience treating patients with developmental disabilities.
• Experience with assistive technologies and devices.
• Knowledge of kinesiology concepts.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior teaching experience, preferable in a college setting.
• Experience using classroom technology.