Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Clinical Director

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy professional to serve as Clinical Director and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for our OTA program at our Houston campus. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the clinical (fieldwork) education and instruction of OTA students—managing clinical site relationships, ensuring effective fieldwork experiences, and supporting students from initial orientation through program completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education (USDE).
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program recognized by the U. S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.
Current, unencumbered Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license or credential as required by Texas state regulations.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience in the field of occupational therapy.
Documented expertise in assigned areas of teaching responsibility alongside a strong knowledge of content delivery methods.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working as a clinical instructor and/or clinical coordinator.

Responsibilities

Secure new clinical sites and formal contractual agreements; track and verify all program clinical affiliation contracts to ensure they remain current, accurate, and adequate.
Conduct thorough student orientations at each clinical education site and coordinate the scheduling of students within clinical departments.
Visit clinical sites regularly to review, observe, and evaluate student clinical performance and progress; collaborate with site instructors to ensure effective clinical education.
Monitor and evaluate student clinical records, milestone logs, and competency evaluations.
Ensure academic and fieldwork instructors collaborate closely to establish clinical objectives; clearly communicate overarching curriculum objectives to clinical instructors.
Coordinate and regularly revise the clinical education plan for the OTA program, recommending curriculum adjustments to the Program Director.
Review student success rates and implement proactive plans to reduce withdrawals, aiming to maintain a consistent 80% student success rate for all classes taught.
Evaluate student performance regarding course objectives, make necessary provisions to meet individual learning needs, and maintain student grades according to established policies.
Prepare and process final grades at the end of each semester to accurately update student records and transcripts.
Perform the day-to-day duties of an OTA classroom or lab instructor as needed, and assist the Program Director with student applicant admissions.