The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Adjunct Assistant Professor in Residence in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

ROLE of the POSITION

The UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences, Department of Brain Health is accepting applications for a Adjunct Assistant Professor in Residence in the Occupational Therapy Program.  The available on-campus potential open courses include Activity Analysis lecture and lab position one-day per week, Leadership/Management course, or Teaching & Learning in Academia. The Assistant/Associate Professor-in-Residence is a non-tenure-track adjunct position for the Fall 2024 term in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. Primary responsibilities for this position include doctoral level teaching of lecture and lab. The start date is August 19, 2024 – December 17, 2024.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a doctoral degree, post-professional doctoral degree, PhD, ScD, EdD or similar degree in a health-related field, such as Rehabilitation Science, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science, etc. from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with clinical experience and teaching and/or lecture experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prefer two years clinical experience and two years teaching experience.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will be an ongoing basis.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Donnamarie Krause, Search Committee Chair, and emailed to Donnamarie.krause@unlv.edu  Questions regarding the available courses can be directed to 702.895.1811. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

 Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. 

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

The new Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program in the College of Health Sciences at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, seeks a doctoral-prepared occupational therapist to join an innovative team of instructors within the University's new Occupational Therapy program, in compliance with ACOTE educational standards. The successful candidate will develop and teach graduate-level occupational therapy courses, with priority selection given to those applicants with expertise in mental health, children and youth, adult, or older adult practice experience. In addition, the successful candidate will engage in student advisement and service to the University. All OTD faculty develop an agenda relative to research and/or scholarly activity for student capstone mentorship and involvement. Faculty members exemplify the teacher-practitioner-investigator model by following excellent teaching practices, scholarly activity, and professional behaviors consistent with the mission of Utah Tech University. 

  

This is a 10.5-month faculty position (initial workload will be non-instructional in course development until teaching can begin). More information about the college, faculty, and degree offerings can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/. 

Looking to hire an OTR or a COTA for in-home pediatric occupational therapy services. In desperate need of some after school hours and some assistance in rural areas (travel compensation will be provided). I am a new business and starting expansion. There is a clinic setting to utilize in the rural areas to help cut down on the travel required. I am open to contract negotiations. 

If you are interested in applying for the position please reach out to me via email at pedstherapy@samanthagreggot.com

Invo Healthcare is seeking a talented, full-time Occupational Therapist to join our school-based services team in Washoe County. Invo is the nation’s leading provider of behavior, mental health and therapy services in schools, centers and communities. 

Apply today: https://invohealthcare.my.salesforce-sites.com/FCMS__CMSLayout?page=JobApplicationPage&JobSite=Default&p=Candidate&jobIds=a0FNt0000001akb

To qualify, applicants must: 

• Have active state-level licensure as an Occupational Therapist 
• Hold a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university 
• Have experience working in schools providing therapy is a plus but not required 

 

What to expect from this role? 

• Evaluate disorders and delays that affect students’ ability to perform daily activities and reach their educational goals  
• Develop/improve individual’s ability to independently perform tasks  
• Serve as member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team for students with occupational therapy concerns  
• Facilitate goals and objectives per child’s educational plan  
• Maintain appropriate records  
• Work in coordination with school personnel and parents to develop appropriate programs for eligible students   
• Effectively communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents  
• Perform other OT duties/responsibilities required by the Program and within the scope of licensure and/or certification 
• Ensure all services are performed in accordance with state laws and regulations  

 

What to expect from your Invo experience?

We focus on helping our employees maximize their potential within each field through unparalleled support and mentoring, a team atmosphere, continued professional development, a promote from within culture and keeping your well-being at the front of mind. 

A few of our standard benefits include: 

• Healthcare coverage 
• 401K 
• Life insurance  
• PTO 

Our employee-centric company provides unique opportunities for OTs such as: 

• Competitive compensation  
• Continuing education 
• A dedicated clinical lead 
• Professional liability coverage  
• Professional development stipend 
• Licensure reimbursement 

 

Who is Invo Healthcare? 

Invo Healthcare has been providing therapy services to children for 30 years in school-based contracts and clinics, with the mission of inspiring and nurturing growth for all learners. The Invo team is comprised of education and therapy leaders who have a keen understanding of how to meet the unique needs of school districts, children and families and help them succeed. Each of our employees are wholeheartedly committed to providing positive outcomes for children and helping them shine in their own way. 

Invo is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all business activities (e.g., recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline and termination) without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local law. Please visit our website www.invocompanies.com/careers  

Invo Healthcare is seeking a talented, full-time Occupational Therapist to join our school-based services team in Las Vegas, NV. Invo is the nation’s leading provider of behavior, mental health and therapy services in schools, centers and communities.

Apply at: https://invohealthcare.my.salesforce-sites.com/FCMS__CMSLayout?page=JobApplicationPage&JobSite=Default&p=Candidate&jobIds=a0FNt0000001WXJ

To qualify, applicants must: 

• Have active state-level licensure as an Occupational Therapist 
• Hold a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university 
• Have experience working in schools providing therapy is a plus but not required 

What to expect from this role? 

• Evaluate disorders and delays that affect students’ ability to perform daily activities and reach their educational goals  
• Develop/improve individual’s ability to independently perform tasks  
• Serve as member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team for students with occupational therapy concerns  
• Facilitate goals and objectives per child’s educational plan  
• Maintain appropriate records  
• Work in coordination with school personnel and parents to develop appropriate programs for eligible students   
• Effectively communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents  
• Perform other OT duties/responsibilities required by the Program and within the scope of licensure and/or certification 
• Ensure all services are performed in accordance with state laws and regulations  

What to expect from your Invo experience? 

We focus on helping our employees maximize their potential within each field through unparalleled support and mentoring, a team atmosphere, continued professional development, a promote from within culture and keeping your well-being at the front of mind. 

A few of our standard benefits include: 

• Healthcare coverage 
• 401K 
• Life insurance  
• PTO 

Our employee-centric company provides unique opportunities for OTs such as: 

• Competitive compensation  
• Continuing education 
• A dedicated clinical lead 
• Professional liability coverage  
• Professional development stipend 
• Licensure reimbursement 

Who is Invo Healthcare? 

Invo Healthcare has been providing therapy services to children for 30 years in school-based contracts and clinics, with the mission of inspiring and nurturing growth for all learners. The Invo team is comprised of education and therapy leaders who have a keen understanding of how to meet the unique needs of school districts, children and families and help them succeed. Each of our employees are wholeheartedly committed to providing positive outcomes for children and helping them shine in their own way. 

Invo is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all business activities (e.g., recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline and termination) without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local law. Please visit our website www.invocompanies.com/careers  

The University of the Pacific Occupational Therapy Department has a goal of creating a dedicated team of educators capable of engaging and encouraging our students to successfully explore and interpret the diverse perspectives of the communities we serve.

Our program welcomes qualified candidates with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations to apply for a fulltime, core-faculty, 11-month, non-tenure track Doctoral Capstone Coordinator faculty position for its entry-level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program, which is housed and delivered on the Sacramento campus.

Qualified applicants will ensure academic quality and develop course content from an occupational perspective and delivery in a positive educational environment. The successful applicant is expected to establish a collaborative scholarship agenda as well as contribute to graduate mentoring that supports diversity and inclusion efforts.

The doctoral capstone coordinator will:

·        Work closely with the student and the faculty advisor and a community advisor in developing an individual plan to integrate new knowledge gained in OTD courses into their project. 
·        Implement a project that is mutually beneficial to the community setting and the advancement of the profession.
·       This is a faculty position with teaching, scholarship, advisement, and service responsibilities in addition to the administration of clinical education (50% administration/release time)
·        Formulate a plan that is designed to be more programmatic rather than an intervention plan that will be done on Fieldwork Level II.
·        Through the Capstone project, the student will demonstrate his/her understanding of advanced Occupational Therapy concepts and the ability to demonstrate leadership and knowledge and ethical practice at the highest level.
·        The capstone provides the student with an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge translation as an innovative leader, scholar, and practitioner at the doctoral level.
·        The Doctoral Experiential Internship must be completed within a setting that supports the fulfillment of the capstone project within the setting engaging in activities related to the focus of the project.

Minimum Qualifications

·        Post-professional doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body.
·        Initially certified occupational therapist and licensed or eligible for license by the California Board for Occupational Therapy
·        Two years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
·        Documented experience in an area of teaching responsibility and knowledge of content delivery method (e.g. documentation of continuing professional development, relevant experience, faculty development plan reflecting acquisition of new content, incorporation of feedback from course evaluations).
·        Expertise necessary to ensure appropriate curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Experience as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and/or Doctoral Capstone Coordinator.
·        Experience with curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation.
·        Projects professionalism for the University in all communication and interaction.
·        Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of sensitive data.
·        Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
·        High-energy, versatile, self-directed. 

Apply Today

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

Join Theraplay Solutions as an occupational therapist! We are looking to add an OT to our growing team. 

Responsibilities
Flexibility to schedule your own visits (Yes, you can work other jobs/PRNs along with this job!) as long as the established frequency (typically 1-2x a month 45-minute home visit) for each client is met within each month within the client's natural environment (home, daycare/school, community park, grocery store, etc.), parent/family education and coaching model, complete ongoing assessments/re-evals using pediatric assessments (Peabody, DAYC-2, HELP, etc. we can train you, if you haven't had experience using them), established family-centered goals (STG/LTG) and strategies to embed within natural and daily routines for the child and family, and user-friendly electronic documentation/EMR and charting system.

Qualifications
Previous experience in pediatrics is preferred but not required. Active Nevada OT/PT license, must complete background check (paid by company). Please submit a professional curriculum vitae.

Additional Information
This is a 1099 contractor position (initially), however there is also room to grow into part-time and full-time salary positions with benefits. You work as much or as little as you want, but we have various options for growth within the company. You must have a reliable personal vehicle/valid auto insurance and be able to drive to home visits (various zip codes, you select where you want to work!)

Are you:

• An exceptional clinician?
  
• A strong advocate for your patients?
  
• Holistic and interdisciplinary in your approach?

We are:

• Therapist owned and led
• Pioneers in the mobile industry, bringing therapy home since 1999
• Excited to grow with YOU!!!

Tilton's Therapy and Tilton's Therapy for Tots treat ALL ages and ALL abilities in ALL major metropolitan areas of Nevada! 

Click here to learn more about our culture and how to join our team!

DOCTORAL CAPSTONE COORDINATOR

Salary

$96,885.00 - $108,284.00 Annually

Location

300 W Hawthorne Rd. Spokane

Job Type

Faculty (tenure track)

Job Number

002

Division

School of Health Science

Department

Occupational Therapy

Opening Date

06/07/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1890, Whitworth has consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. Whitworth University has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With strong liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs, Whitworth unites a robust commitment to Christian mission and service, academic rigor and care for students.

 

Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red-brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure learning environment. More than $125 million in campus improvements have been made in recent years.

 

A community of committed Christian faculty and staff employees carries out the university's mission "to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart," equipping its graduates "to honor God, follow Christ and serve humanity."

Position Summary

Since 1890, Whitworth University, a private, residential, comprehensive, master’s-level, liberal-arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian church, has held fast to its founding mission to provide its students an education of mind and heart characterized by rigorous and open intellectual inquiry and the integration of Christian faith and learning. Anchored in the Reformed tradition and enriched throughout its history by strong evangelical and ecumenical currents, Whitworth's mission is carried out by a diverse community of dedicated Christian scholars and staff members who are called to a variety of vocations to serve and support students. Whitworth believes the best learning occurs in the context of relationship – inside and outside of the classroom – where professors and staff members alike invest in the lives of students. Whitworth is committed to modeling the highest standards of integrity and fairness and being a trusted and valued member of the community.

The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator is a faculty appointment in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program who has administrative reassigned time to coordinate doctoral capstone placements for students in Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. The faculty member also advises and teaches in the Occupational Therapy Program. Reporting to the Director of Occupational Therapy, the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator is a full participant in the success and fulfillment of the entry-level Occupational Therapy doctorate program. Qualified candidates should have experience in the design and coordination of experience in the design and coordination of student evidence-based projects and research.

Core Responsibilities

The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator candidate will be responsible for compliance with ACOTE capstone requirements in standards section D.1.0, including but not limited to: (1) the doctoral capstone reflecting curriculum design and program development, (2) designing of doctoral capstone in conjunction with the student, content expert, and faculty, (3) preparing for doctoral capstone project via teach in classes, online, and hybrid capstone preparation, (4) negotiating, securing, maintaining and implementing site contract and MOU and for doctoral capstone experience, (5) ensuring consistency in rigor and length of doctoral capstone experience, (6) coordinating and mentoring students, and faculty for doctoral capstone, (7) evaluating doctoral capstone experiences, and 8) ensuring completion and dissemination doctoral capstone projects.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific assignments are dependent upon program needs and may involve teaching or co-teach additional classes within the individual’s subject matter expertise. Candidates must be committed to transformational student-centered education and community practice, as well as working supportively with faculty and staff in the program, college, and university.

DUTIES DIRECTLY RELATED TO ROLE INCLUDE:

• Guides curriculum design, planning, and ensures implementation, and outcome measures related to the Doctoral Capstone component that promote in-depth knowledge, reflective reasoning, theory use, evidence-based practice, skill development and ethical practice in area of interest.

• Guides the design of doctoral capstone in collaboration with the student, organization, patient population, content expert, and faculty in setting(s) consistent with the program’s curriculum design, including individualized specific objectives and plans for supervision.

• Ensures preparation for doctoral capstone experience and project via teaching online and hybrid preparation for conducting literature review, needs assessment, goals/objectives, and an evaluation planning.

• Negotiates, secures, maintains and implements valid site contracts and MOUs for understanding the doctoral capstone experience, individualized specific objectives, plans for supervision and mentoring, and responsibilities.

• Ensures consistency in rigor and length among all doctoral capstone experiences and projects.

• Coordinates, mentors and communicates directly with students and an individual with expertise consistent with the student’s area of focus prior to the onset of the doctoral capstone experience.

• Evaluates and documents using a formative and summative evaluation mechanism for objective assessment of the student’s performance during and completion of the doctoral capstone experience.

• Ensures completion and dissemination doctoral capstone projects demonstrating synthesis of in-depth knowledge in the focused area of study.

• Supervise, mentor and communicates directly with students to establish high quality Doctoral Capstone experience and project and integrated curricular experience.

• Establishes, communicates, and enforces Doctoral Capstone policies and procedures.

• Collaborate and coordinate with students, clinical experts, and faculty to evaluate student performance and assigns grades for all Doctoral Capstone courses.

• Assists with recruitment of highly qualified clinical experts, supervisors and organizations who represent diverse, quality practices and diverse populations.

• Manages fiscal resources associated with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator education program, under the supervision of the OT Program Director.

• Guides strategic planning related to Doctoral Capstone experiences and projects.

• Teaches or co-teaches didactic courses related to his/her areas of expertise.

• Establishes and implements a personal scholarly agenda.

• Promotes and supports faculty and staff professional development, especially as it relates to Doctoral Capstone experiences and projects.

• Serves on assigned committees and participates in university governance.

• Promotes departmental involvement and service within the community.

• Supports and helps plan collaborative and inter-professional education and service activities among faculty and students within the university and local community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned clinical or post-professional doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or related field required; academic research degree preferred (OTD, DrOT, DSc, EdD, ScD, or PhD)

• Occupational Therapist with NBCOT certification

• Licensed and eligible to practice occupational therapy in the State of Washington

• Minimum of 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.

• Evidence of advanced credentials or expertise in an area of occupational therapy practice is preferred

• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, or religious perspectives

• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning

• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, conflict management and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership skills and a vision for excellence

• Demonstrated skills in instructional technology

• Demonstration of ethical behavior in personal and professional life

• Evidence of active involvement in community and professional service

• Commitment to lifelong learning

• Evidence of promise in effectiveness at college-level teaching (demonstrated effectiveness preferred) 

• Strong potential for an on-going stream of research in the candidate’s area of specialization

Looking for resources to help with writing a faith statement? Check out our https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/human-resource-services/faculty-faith-essay/ for more information.

Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/4261292