Occupational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the occupational therapy department. Sets and implements guidelines for occupational therapy programs. Being an Occupational Therapy Director monitors patient progress and treatment plans. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapy Director typically reports to top management. The Occupational Therapy Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Occupational Therapy Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK FACULTY – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (OTA) & ACADEMIC FIELDWORK COORDINATOR (AFWC)
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative, tenure-track instructor to teach and develop Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) courses and serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator effective Fall 2024.
The mission of the Wright College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program is to prepare competent and effective occupational therapy practitioners who value occupation as both a means and as an end to quality living for self and others through a sound educational experience that includes preparation in a variety of areas.
The College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Assistants administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
The Department seeks candidates who will help expand and grow enrollment for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program and be responsible for program compliance with fieldwork requirements as defined by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Applicants must be Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) having earned a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, possess no less than two years work experience in the field, and have demonstrated experience in and strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. Successful candidates will readily contribute to departmental, institutional, and organizational activities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
FOR CONSIDERATION
All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together for review:
A teaching demonstration will be required of selected candidates at a future date.
Applications to be reviewed beginning June 26, 2024.
This position is represented by Local 1600 Union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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