Occupational Therapy Supervisor supervises the delivery of occupational therapy programs that help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Provides guidance and monitors the performance of the occupational therapy staff. Being an Occupational Therapy Supervisor studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapy Supervisor typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires Occupational Therapist certification. The Occupational Therapy Supervisor supervises a group of professional level staff. May also be a level above a supervisor. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. To be an Occupational Therapy Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (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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