Clinical Professional, Occupational Therapy (Fieldwork)

Job Title:

Full or Part Time:

Hours:

Exempt:

Supervisory Org:

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a contracted fieldwork clinical instructor position.  The position includes providing supervision and guidance for small groups of occupational therapy students during an instructor-led fieldwork rotation at a designated facility in the community.  This person will collaborate with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator regarding student expectations, performance, and learning. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing rapport with assigned facility, staff, and clients

• Identification and assignment of caseload

• Facilitation of student learning opportunities in support of the MSOT curriculum

• Provide verbal and written feedback to support student growth

• Evaluation of student performance

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from Stacey Webster

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy

• At least one year of clinical experience

• Experience with student education and/or supervision

• Current OT licensure in the state of Michigan, or eligible

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn new software quickly.

• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with pediatric or geriatric populations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.