Clinical Assistant Professor- AZ- Occupational Therapy

Job Description

This full-time Clinical Faculty position for Occupational Therapy will provide occupational therapy services for the Midwestern University Therapy Institute in collaboration with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, vision therapists, and clinical psychologists.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates must possess a Masters or Doctoral level degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Arizona. Clinical practice experience for this position is essential. Candidates must have advanced knowledge in areas of assessment and treatment of children and adults. Exceptional interpersonal communication, organizational, leadership skills are required. This position will also require demonstrated teaching experience which may include academic instruction, community education, workshops, and professional presentation., supervising work-study and Level I and Level II fieldwork students. Preferred candidates will possess prior independent practice in occupational therapy, experience supervising student rotations, and evidence of professional and community service.

Exceptional candidates will also possess:

• Knowledge of current national trends in occupational therapy clinical education


• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and practice issues in occupational therapy practice and education


• Knowledge of various models for student supervision in clinical education


• Involvement in local, regional, or national clinical educator groups


• Potential to contribute to programmatic initiatives aligned with expertise and experience

Duties of the Position:

• Assessment and treatment of adult and pediatric clients and their families


• Clinical supervision and/or provision of clinical services, as needed


• Collaboration with other Midwestern University clinical faculty within Speech-Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Optometry and Clinical Psychology


• Responsible for supervision of scheduling, billing, and consistent patient care.


• Collaborating with Occupational Therapy Program Faculty and with regard to Level I and Level II fieldwork


• Managing clinical documentation & records, and reporting clinical data


• Mentoring/advising students within the program
  Participating in service to the university, profession and community


• Engaging in scholarly activities


• Contributing to the interdisciplinary teaching and interaction between the various programs/schools within Midwestern University (Speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, clinical psychology, optometry, physician assistant studies, dental and osteopathic medicine).

Preferred Areas of Expertise: Children with developmental delays including but not limited to autism, ADHD, sensory processing or integration disorders. Ability to treat clients across the lifespan.

The Masters of Occupational Therapy Program at Midwestern University is part of the College of Health Sciences. The program enrolls cohorts of up to 40 students who complete a 24-month program of both didactic learning and clinical experiences.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.