Laboratory Instructors: Occupational Therapy Assistant Program - Part-time

About the role

The role of a Trainer Instructor III in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program involves providing instruction and supervision in a laboratory setting to students enrolled in the program. Lab instructors may also assist with mentorship, orientation, and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and supervision in a laboratory setting to students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Assist with mentorship, orientation, and remediation as needed.
• Facilitate student learning experiences to ensure mastery of stated objectives.
• Evaluate student learning as described in program assessments.
• Ensure student safety during laboratory sessions.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements for student supervision.
• Model a positive culture of a healthcare professional.
• Work with a wide variety of learners and adapt instruction and communication patterns to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and program information.

Requirements

• AAS in a specific healthcare discipline.
• Current Virginia license in the specific discipline.
• Up to date continuing educational compliance.
• Two years of clinical experience in the professional discipline.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• On time attendance to each lab session and communication to program head if an emergency arises that will limit attendance.
• On time submission of all required documentation.
• Ability to plan and organize assigned laboratory teaching activities for program placed students according to student level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the program faculty.
• Ability to function in the role as a registered health professional and health professional educator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Prior teaching experience, preferably in a college setting.
• Experience using classroom technology.
• Operation of a State Vehicle (no).

Skills

• Proficiency with all fundamental program-specific skills and equipment.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.94/hr. - $43.94/hr.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD.