Occupational Therapist Pool (PRN/Part-Time)

Working Title: Occupational Therapist Pool (PRN/Part-Time)

State Role Title: Therapist III

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

 

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100633 - OT Clinical Educ SVC

 

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $40 - $45 / hour

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: 11/01/2024

 

About JMU:

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• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees!

 

General Information:

James Madison University Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES) is accepting applications on a continual basis for part-time OT positions in our pediatric outpatient therapy clinic. OTCES hires from the Occupational Therapist Pool on an "as needed" basis depending on departmental needs. Applicants of interest will be contacted as positions become available.

Schedule may flex from 2 to 29 hours per week, depending on client caseload and applicants' availability. These are part-time wage positions with no benefits that cannot exceed 1,500 hours over the course of a calendar year.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Provide direct weekly occupational therapy services, evaluations and consultations.
• Assist in supervising fieldwork students.
• Assist in completing all required documentation associated with placements (evaluations, progress reports, etc.).

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Licensed as an occupational therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OT-A) in Virginia
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Ability to respectfully collaborate with students and colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized with ability to multi¬task and self-motivate

Additional Considerations:
• Experience working with the pediatric population
• Experience working in an outpatient pediatric setting
• Experience developing and implementing specialized groups for children
• Experience with or interest in working with graduate students

 

Additional Posting Information:

Review of candidates will begin 11/01/24. Applicants must complete the online application and provide: (1) resume; (2) cover letter describing your experiences in OT practice; (3) names and contact information of three professional references.

 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

 

EEO Statement:

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