Academic Fieldwork Coordinator of OT Program

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 $/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $80,000.00/Yr.