Clinical Professional, Occupational Therapy (Fieldwork)

Saginaw Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

SVSU is seeking a part-time Clinical Professional for Occupational Therapy Fieldwork to supervise OT students during fieldwork rotations in community settings. The role involves collaborating with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator on student expectations, performance, and learning.

Experience supervising students and a Michigan OT license or eligibility are required. The position emphasizes developing student learning opportunities, providing timely feedback, and evaluating student performance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy is required.
• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Experience with student education and/or supervision.
• Current OT licensure in Michigan or eligibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to interact with a diverse campus community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of OT students during fieldwork rotations.
• Develop rapport with assigned facility staff and clients.
• Identify and assign caseloads for students.
• Facilitate learning opportunities aligned with the MSOT curriculum.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to support student growth.
• Evaluate student performance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision experience

Student education

Interpersonal skills

Diversity collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in occupational therapy

OT licensure in Michigan or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Professional, Occupational Therapy (Fieldwork)

Full or Part Time: Part time

Hours: 20

Exempt: No

Supervisory Org: Occupational Therapy, Fieldwork (JM-CP)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a contracted fieldwork clinical instructor position. The position includes providing supervision and guidance for small groups of occupational therapy students during an instructor-led fieldwork rotation at a designated facility in the community. This person will collaborate with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator regarding student expectations, performance, and learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing rapport with assigned facility, staff, and clients
• Identification and assignment of caseload
• Facilitation of student learning opportunities in support of the MSOT curriculum
• Provide verbal and written feedback to support student growth
• Evaluation of student performance
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from Stacey Webster

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in occupational therapy
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Experience with student education and/or supervision
• Current OT licensure in the state of Michigan, or eligible
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with pediatric or geriatric populations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2018-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website , http://www.svsu.edu .