Coordinator, Clinical Education - Occupational Therapy (OTA)
- Polk State College
- Winter Haven, Florida
- Full Time
Coordinator, Clinical Education - Occupational Therapy (OTA)
Salary
$52,543.10 - $66,754.05 Annually
Location
Winter Haven
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202500141
Org
OTA Program
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
7/7/2025 8:00 AM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description
Job Description:
This is a professional/technical position that reports directly to the Program Director. It involves administrative support responsibilities associated with the program and instructional responsibilities as appropriate. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and sometimes the coordination of multiple projects or simultaneous functions. Frequently called upon to resolve complex problems within the program where recognized principles may be inadequate to determine a course of action. Regularly required to work cooperatively with other allied health programs and to communicate with other areas, both in and out of the college, to meet the needs of students, the community, and the profession.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Duties
Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures governing the selection and progression of students through the program.
Assists with the drafting of promotional materials used to attract students into the program.
Assists with the development of the curriculum framework for integration of clinical skills throughout the curriculum.
Assists in assembling and compiling all materials required for accreditation of the program.
Assists in disseminating the above information to the appropriate recipients at the College (administrators, counselors, and program students) and outside the College (national accrediting body and each clinical affiliate).
Assists with the assessment of strengths and weaknesses of students via student surveys and employer surveys in order to continuously improve the instructional framework.
Assists in identifying the adjunct instructors to be utilized within the program.
Teaches courses within the first and second year of the curriculum in order to assure program continuity (courses not to exceed half of the standard teaching contract on a term-by-term basis).
Travels to clinical sites and acts as liaison between affiliate partners and the college while overseeing student clinical assignments, verifying student attendance logs, and verifying required program clinical competency checks, while addressing any potential affiliate/student issues.
Assists with maintaining currency of student clinical handbook for the program.
Acts as liaison between Polk State College and the health community.
Typical Qualifications
Required Skills
Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the department, and frequently with students, faculty, and staff of the College. Significant consultation is expected for problems requiring judgment and tact to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken.
Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Eligibility for Florida licensure in the profession is required.
Working Conditions/Additional Information
Normal office working conditions.
Travel may be required -- primarily day travel within Polk County, but may require overnight travel as well.
Salary and Benefits Information
This position is level P15.
We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible), and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.
Required Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required.
Current Florida Occupational Therapist Certification (OTR) is required.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree preferred.
Required Experience:
Three (2) years of clinical educational experience is required.
Preferred Experience:
Three (3) years of clinical educational experience in the professional discipline is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
a resume.
Unofficial transcripts
an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
Important Information
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Lonnie Thompson
Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement
Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
WAD 215A
..., ext. 5378
Salary
$52,543.10 - $66,754.05 Annually
Location
Winter Haven
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202500141
Org
OTA Program
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
7/7/2025 8:00 AM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description
Job Description:
This is a professional/technical position that reports directly to the Program Director. It involves administrative support responsibilities associated with the program and instructional responsibilities as appropriate. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and sometimes the coordination of multiple projects or simultaneous functions. Frequently called upon to resolve complex problems within the program where recognized principles may be inadequate to determine a course of action. Regularly required to work cooperatively with other allied health programs and to communicate with other areas, both in and out of the college, to meet the needs of students, the community, and the profession.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Duties
Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures governing the selection and progression of students through the program.
Assists with the drafting of promotional materials used to attract students into the program.
Assists with the development of the curriculum framework for integration of clinical skills throughout the curriculum.
Assists in assembling and compiling all materials required for accreditation of the program.
Assists in disseminating the above information to the appropriate recipients at the College (administrators, counselors, and program students) and outside the College (national accrediting body and each clinical affiliate).
Assists with the assessment of strengths and weaknesses of students via student surveys and employer surveys in order to continuously improve the instructional framework.
Assists in identifying the adjunct instructors to be utilized within the program.
Teaches courses within the first and second year of the curriculum in order to assure program continuity (courses not to exceed half of the standard teaching contract on a term-by-term basis).
Travels to clinical sites and acts as liaison between affiliate partners and the college while overseeing student clinical assignments, verifying student attendance logs, and verifying required program clinical competency checks, while addressing any potential affiliate/student issues.
Assists with maintaining currency of student clinical handbook for the program.
Acts as liaison between Polk State College and the health community.
Typical Qualifications
Required Skills
Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the department, and frequently with students, faculty, and staff of the College. Significant consultation is expected for problems requiring judgment and tact to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken.
Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Eligibility for Florida licensure in the profession is required.
Working Conditions/Additional Information
Normal office working conditions.
Travel may be required -- primarily day travel within Polk County, but may require overnight travel as well.
Salary and Benefits Information
This position is level P15.
We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible), and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.
Required Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required.
Current Florida Occupational Therapist Certification (OTR) is required.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree preferred.
Required Experience:
Three (2) years of clinical educational experience is required.
Preferred Experience:
Three (3) years of clinical educational experience in the professional discipline is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
a resume.
Unofficial transcripts
an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
Important Information
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Lonnie Thompson
Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement
Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
WAD 215A
..., ext. 5378
Job ID: 481198903
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025
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