Clinical Educator ( College of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy )

Job Description

Job Description

Faulkner University's College of Health Sciences is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Clinical Educator for the Occupational Therapy Program. This individual must have a desire to educate health care professionals in a Christ-centered environment while serving the community through student and client engagement. The selected individual will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to clients in the on-campus clinic. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time (40+ hours per week), 12-month clinical position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Summary of Duties:

• Evaluate and treat clients (pediatric through adults) in the on-campus clinic
• Provide clinical training and supervision of students in the OT program
• Serve as a Fieldwork Educator (informed of the curriculum and fieldwork program design)
• Monitor and document the academic performance of students in level 1 and level 2 fieldwork to ensure they successfully achieve the criteria for completing clinical learning experiences

Qualifications:

• Occupational Therapist with NBCOT certification required
• Licensed in Alabama or eligible for licensure in Alabama within 90 days of hire required
• Master's degree or higher, awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in occupation-centered Occupational Therapy preferred
• Active member of the church of Christ preferred

For initial application submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional on a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information:

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