Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of OT Program

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of OT Program

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The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for the management of fieldwork education.

• 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

Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist and experience or training as a fieldwork educator

• 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

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and management skills
• Strong writing and communication skills

• Initial certification and NY state professional license as an Occupational Therapist

• Travel within NYC, Long Island, and surrounding area to fieldwork sites and periodically between campuses

Maximum Salary: USD $/Yr.

Minimum Salary: USD $80,000.00/Yr.