OTA Clinical Education Director (On-site, Full-time)

Pima Medical Institute; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in San Marcos, CA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Director to coordinate clinical (fieldwork) education and instruction for the OTA program. This full-time role involves securing clinical sites, overseeing student progress, and ensuring site contracts meet program needs.

Responsibilities include supervising student evaluations, maintaining grades, and collaborating with instructors to align curriculum.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• ACOTE review for non-US degrees.
• Graduate of an accredited OT or OTA program.
• Three years of clinical practice in OT/OTA.
• Licensed OT or OTA in the program's state.
• Experience in teaching and clinical coordination preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Secure clinical sites and manage contracts.
• Track student success and implement retention plans.
• Monitor competency evaluations and orient students to sites.
• Maintain grades and update transcripts.
• Evaluate performance and address learning needs.
• Visit sites to review clinical education and progress.
• Coordinate curriculum objectives with instructors.
• Assist Program Director with admissions when needed.
• Schedule students and develop clinical objectives.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Teaching ability

Clinical coordination

Contract negotiation

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Graduate of OT/OTA program

ACOTE review

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in San Marcos, CA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Director to coordinate clinical (fieldwork) education and instruction for the OTA program. This full-time role involves securing clinical sites, overseeing student progress, and ensuring site contracts meet program needs.

Responsibilities include supervising student evaluations, maintaining grades, and collaborating with instructors to align curriculum.