Classification:

Faculty

Campus:

Pueblo

Level:

Division

Health Professions

Org. Number:

112031

Department:

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Funding:

General

Reports To:

OTA Department Chair

Effective Date:

08/16/2010

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Flex Time Eligible:

0

Purpose Statement:

This position assigned to the Health Professions Division will serve as a 1.0 faculty  member in the Occupational Therapy Department.  This individual is responsible for providing student instruction in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines, maintaining required program standards for Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and applicable state regulations as applied to the Occupational Therapy Assistant profession education in Colorado.   The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator’s responsibilities include communication, curriculum, assessment of student learning, and budget/equipment for the assigned area.  An Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is appointed at the discretion of the Program Chair and appropriate Dean with Vice President of Learning approval.  Specific professional responsibilities and faculty evaluation criteria are outlined in PCC’s Faculty Compensation and Evaluation Plan.

Essential Functions:

Results:

% of Time

Teach courses as assigned within faculty workload guidelines and maintain, and update course syllabi in accordance to the accreditation and college standards.

Quality course delivery to students.

60%

 Secure, coordinate, track and verify new and existing clinical affiliation contracts and ensure compliance with fieldwork education requirements as stated by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards.

Compliance with ACOTE standards

10%

Collaborate with fieldwork clinical site educators on school/site objectives and fieldwork manuals.   

Maintain professional relationships with community sites.

2%

Orient students to clinical sites and visit/communicate with clinical site on students’ fieldwork performance and progress.  Assess learning outcomes for improvements to the OTA program. 

Continuous  quality improvement with student and program outcomes.

5%

Advise pre-OTA students, military OTA students and students currently enrolled in the program.  Assist in the application process for potential OTA students. 

Ensure that all student have clear understanding of program requirements and current OTA students have effective progression in program.

5%

Assist the department chair with the following:  establishment of program goals and objectives, development of departmental courses, curriculum review, course schedules, catalog revisions, graduation planning sheets, coordination of advisory committee meetings, and selection and hiring of program instructors.

Quality program delivery and development.

5%

Assist in program/department reviews, revisions, and regional/national self-studies for accreditation.  Assist the department chair to ensure program compliance with both state and national accreditation standards.

Compliance with all regional and National accreditation standards.

5%

Assist in establishing, implementing and analyzing assessment of student learning data to make program improvements as indicated.

Ensure student success throughout the program.

2%

Assist in ordering and allocation of department supplies/equipment and in the coordination of repair and replacement of tools and equipment.  Enforce safety procedures in the use of department supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Ensure safety and appropriate supplies are maintained for student success.

1%

Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to  participation in regional/state activities and committees as appropriate.

5%

ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Relationships: Frequent and specialized contacts with persons of some importance on matters demanding tact and diplomacy to secure cooperation of concurrence in a course of action.

Works internally 85% with students, faculty, APA co-workers, supervisors and hiring authorities.  Works externally 15% with Fieldwork educators and community site used for student clinical.

Minimum Qualifications

MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING & BACKGROUND CHECK

Education:

Degree:

Associates

ALL DEGREES MUST BE EARNED FROM A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION

Field of Study:

Occupational Therapy

With commitment to enter Bachelors program within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

Minimum 2 year experience within the OT field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the State organization (OTAC).

Ability to complete  accurate & in-scope delivery within establish time constraints & expectations

Willingness to attend meetings, training sessions, or other related functions

Ability to work as part of a team through the use of good written & oral communication

Entry-level computer skills

Commitment to working with a diverse population

Active participation in community programs including civic, charity, or professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Degree:

Bachelors

ALL DEGREES MUST BE EARNED FROM A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION

Field of Study:

Occupational Therapy or related field

Experience:

Minimum 2 year experience within the Occupational Therapy Assistant field.

License/Certificate:

Current NBCOT certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or a Registered Occupational Therapist

Physical Requirements

Mental Requirements

Reaching

Near Acuity

Comparing

Synthesizing

Handling

Depth & Perception

Computing

Negotiating

Fingering

Compiling

Communicating

Talking

Analyzing

Instructing

Hearing

Coordinating

Interpersonal Skill/Behaviors

Interpersonal Relationships Required:

Must interact with students, peers, therapists and community in a warm, professional and helpful manner at all times.  Must be able to interact in a team environment and must be able to role model the PCC culture.

Overtime/Shift/Travel

Overtime Eligible

NO

Shift

Work may occasionally require over 40 hrs/wk

Travel:

5-10%

Released Date/Closing Date:

2/26/2010 - open till filled

Applications are due by 4:00 pm on the close date.  Applications received after the close date will not be accepted.  Post-marks will not be accepted.

Starting Salary Range:

Dependent on Education and Experience.

Application Process:

Submit a PCC application, resume, unofficial transcript, and letter of interest addressing qualifications to:  Human Resources, CC-139, email:  pccjobs@pueblocc.edu.   PCC applications may be accessed at www.pueblocc.edu/aboutus/employment/ .

--Position will remain open for applications until the posted close date.

--After the position closes, applicants will be screened based on the posted MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

--Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be moved on to the Search and Screen committee.  The Search and Screen committee will determine the applicants who will be moved on for an interview.

--Applicants receiving an interview will be contacted by the department to schedule an interview time.

Please note:  The time frame to complete the application process can be anywhere from 2-4 weeks after the position’s close date.  Applicants not selected will be notified via mail.  

This job description reflects Pueblo Community College’s best effort to describe the duties and qualifications of the job described.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.  Your signature indicates you have read the job description and understand the duties and qualifications of the job.