Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor (OTA or OT) - Full-time

About the role

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy professional to join their Tucson campus faculty. The role involves sharing knowledge and expertise in occupational therapy principles, therapeutic modalities, and compassionate care to prepare the next generation of entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants for successful careers in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, including scheduled activities and materials.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Prepare lectures, labs, and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Evaluate students' performance in relation to curriculum achievement and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs; evaluate students' clinical performance.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught; meet with students to encourage retention and reduce withdrawals.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies; prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
• Assist and advise students in the OTA program curriculum; provide advisement and supervision as needed.
• May assist with coordinating externships for OTA students and participate in recruitment and marketing activities for the program.
• Participate in projects, committee work, and program planning to support department goals as determined by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the USDE.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.
• Current OT or OTA license or credential as required by Texas state regulations.
• Minimum of 3 years of occupational therapy experience or as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Documented expertise in teaching responsibility and knowledge of content delivery methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and other computer applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and knowledge of content delivery methods.
• Ability to maintain high student success rates and provide advisement and supervision.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and therapeutic modalities.
• Ability to coordinate externships and participate in recruitment and marketing activities.

Skills

• Excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.

Benefits

Benefits include a competitive hiring range, comprehensive health coverage, income protection, flexible spending options, tuition reimbursement, and a commitment to professional development.