OTA Lab Assistant

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Responsible to the OTA Program Director, the OTA faculty, and the Dean of Instruction.
2. Assists with implementing teaching-learning process in the campus lab setting by:

• Setting up learning and/or check-off stations
• Maintaining OTA labs for instructional purposes
• Conducting skills practice sessions under direction of the OTA faculty
• Assisting OTA faculty with the instruction of lab assignments
• Assisting faculty with evaluation of students and/or remediation in meeting specific criteria
• Maintaining cleanliness and order within the lab classrooms
• Ensuring supplies, equipment and linen are available for teaching and student lab work

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:  

• Initial certification as a COTA.
• Current licensure as a COTA in New York State.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Work effectively within a group, student oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
• Willing to work within the philosophical framework of Bryant & Stratton College and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Demonstrates effective and professional communication with students and College faculty, staff, and individuals in the community.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  

• An understanding of and commitment to the Bryant & Stratton College philosophy.
• An understanding of the accreditation standards for ACOTE.
• Commitment to quality education and to the professional development of faculty and staff.
• A student-centered philosophy.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with students and faculty.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Busy working environment.

 

REPORTS TO:  

The OTA Lab Assistant is directly accountable to the OTA Faculty and Program Director.

 

Hourly Rate: $30-35/hour

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.  

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity