Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor (OTA or OT) - Full-time

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/OT) Instructor

Location

• Pima
• Medical
• Institute -
• Tucson,
• AZ
• Position
• Type:
• Full-time
• Hiring
• Range: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour
• Modality: On-campus

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy professional to join our Tucson campus faculty. In this role, you will share your knowledge and expertise in occupational therapy principles, therapeutic modalities, and compassionate care — preparing the next generation of entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistants for successful careers in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, including scheduled activities and materials.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
• Prepare lectures, labs, and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Evaluate students' performance in relation to curriculum achievement and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs; evaluate students' clinical performance.
• Monitor student attendance and coordinate with the Associate Director when absences occur on two consecutive days; prepare weekly attendance reports.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught; meet with students to encourage retention and reduce withdrawals.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies; prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
• Assist and advise students in the OTA program curriculum; provide advisement and supervision as needed.
• May assist with coordinating externships for OTA students and participate in recruitment and marketing activities for the program.
• Participate in projects, committee work, and program planning to support department goals as determined by the Program Director.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the USDE.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.