The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for the management of fieldwork education.
Responsibilities
Oversee, coordinate, and manage quality fieldwork experiences for occupational therapy (OT) students to practice skills aligned with the curricula and in accordance with the standards of accrediting bodies and other requirements
Community engagement to establish and maintain collaborative and contractual relationships with fieldwork educators and provide innovative experiences for OT students
Conduct assessment and related strategic planning for continuous improvement of fieldwork sites and student performance in fieldwork
Oversee organized electronic record keeping of fieldwork documentation
Support fieldwork educators and collaborate to mentor and advise students in professional development related to fieldwork
Teach the required reduced credit of coursework related to fieldwork and professional development
Serve as faculty advisor to assigned students
Participate in service to the school and community
Participate in scholarly activities
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist and experience or training as a fieldwork educator
Earned Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or a related discipline preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong leadership, supervisory, and management skills
Strong writing and communication skills
Certifications/Licensures
Initial certification and NY state professional license as an Occupational Therapist
Travel
Travel within NYC, Long Island, and surrounding area to fieldwork sites and periodically between campuses.
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