PT Instructional
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Salary
$50 / HOUR
Quick overview
Develop content and lead in-person instruction and labs for custom orthotics fabrication. Support students through individual and group meetings to reinforce course content and monitor academic progress.
Requirements summary
Must be a licensed occupational therapist with at least 5 years of clinical experience and 2000 hours of direct practice in hand therapy. Proficiency in the design and fabrication of custom upper extremity orthoses is required.
Job description
- Salary/Position classification
- $50 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop content and assessment strategies for assessing the need for orthotics, and designing, fabricating, applying, fitting and training in orthoses and devices used to enhance occupational performance and participation.
- Motivate, support, and empower students to expand their confidence in this subject area by assisting them in defining academic success and monitoring progress for orthotic related content.
- Meet with students individually and in small groups to reinforce and assist students with understanding course content
- Assist in tracking student success and other duties as assigned
- Grade assessment strategies related to orthoses.
- Maintain student confidentiality at all times
- Assist with preparation and disassembly of the lab setting
- Lead in-person instruction of custom orthotics fabrication instruction and labs.
Required Competencies
• Knowledge to teach custom orthotics fabrication and labs.
- Minimum requirements
- Licensed occupational therapist
- 5 or more years clinical experience as a licensed occupational therapist
- A minimum of 2000 hours of direct practice experience in hand therapy (see www.HTCC.org for definition)
- Proficient in design, fit, and fabrication of custom upper extremity orthoses
- Work independently
- Communicate effectively with colleagues
- Withstand periods of standing for orthoses lab
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Earned Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential
- Past didactic or fieldwork teaching experience in occupational therapy
- TO APPLY
- CV or Resume
- Cover letter