Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Company:

Huntington University

Job Location:

Huntington, Indiana

Category:

Occupational Therapy

Type:

Full-Time

Huntington University invites applications for the position of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for Occupational Therapy Assistant

Program.

This faculty role is responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of fieldwork education to ensure students

receive high-quality, compliant experiences that support program outcomes and meet accreditation standards established by the Accreditation

Council for Occupational Therapy Education (2023). Faculty align fieldwork coordination with the university mission, curricular philosophy,

and professional standards while contributing to student learning and ongoing program assessment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a strong personal Christian commitment and faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve others.

Must be committed to the

mission of Huntington University as a comprehensive Christian College dedicated to educating men and women to impact our world for

Christ.

Demonstrated understanding of Christian higher education, preferred.

Commitment to continuous process

improvement

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience and a

bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (degree may be in a different field)

Current NBCOT certification and Indiana

licensure required

Must not hold a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy

A master's or doctoral degree in

a field other than occupational therapy from an accredited institution is preferred

Evidence of clinical practice and engagement

with professional healthcare organizations

Demonstrated organizational skills, including diligence in managing agreements and

documentation

Ability to work effectively with a broad range of clinical partners and organizations

Strong

interpersonal, written communication, and collaboration skills

Experience in teaching, supervision, or student mentoring

preferred

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

10-month contract

The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

oversees Level I and Level II fieldwork placements

Builds and maintains clinical partnerships, and coordinates student placement

processes, including site matching and scheduling

Monitors student progress

Maintains fieldwork documentation,

agreements, and conducts site visits as needed

Supports accreditation reporting and continuous improvement

Responsible

for the program's compliance with fieldwork education requirements

This role includes a limited but regular teaching assignment

within the OTA program

One clinic day per week is granted to maintain skills needed for patient/client care, professional

development, and continued proficiency in occupational therapy practice

Participate in University committees and other regular

faculty activities as expected or required.

Perform all duties and requirements as stated in the Faculty Handbook as a faculty

member.

Perform other duties as assigned by the OTA Program Director.

General

Information: Huntington University is an independent, Christian liberal arts university. Employees of Huntington University subscribe

to the Statement of Faith that is identical to that of the National Association of Evangelicals. Statement of Faith

Work Schedule: This is a full time, 10-month faculty, exempt position.

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