Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Asst. Program-College of Nursing and Health Care Professions
About The Position
The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is seeking an innovative Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for their new Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (BS-OTA). This full-time position is responsible for coordinating the fieldwork education components of the program, serving as the primary contact for clinical coordination and problem-solving with students, faculty, and healthcare partners. During the program's development phase, the coordinator will collaborate with the program lead and university support departments to aid in program development and ensure accreditation standards are met.
Requirements
- Master’s degree
- Minimum of 2 years clinical practice experience
- Experience as a clinical instructor/clinical supervisor and experience in working with healthcare systems
- Active, current, unencumbered, unrestricted OT or OTA AZ license
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an OTA or working with OTAs
- Experience working with accreditation
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the program’s compliance with the fieldwork requirements of the accreditation standards set by ACOTE as well as requirements of local and regional accreditors.
- Assist college leadership with the evaluation of fieldwork educators and site supervisors in coordination with Faculty Services.
- Assist program faculty during On Campus Experiences and attend college and departmental meetings.
- Act as a University contact to create and maintain partnerships and relationships with Clinic, Hospital and Community Agencies to meet clinical placement needs in conjunction with the Office of Field Experience.
- Address fieldwork educator concerns and student issues / escalations using chain of command and university policies and procedures.
- Perform in person visits to clinical sites when needed for evaluation. This may be at the direction or discretion of the program lead. Travel may be required outside of the Maricopa County area.
- Ensure accreditation standards, clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures are created and frequently reviewed.
- Positive communication and collaboration with program lead.
- Teaching load will vary and will depend on needs of the program.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- a 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- Free covered parking
- Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children
- Free on-site gyms on campus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
