What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accreditation Consultant position at Evidence in Motion?
Overview:
At EIM, we are reimagining healthcare education to humanize patient care in every community. We
offer accessible lifelong learning to healthcare professionals transforming their communities.
The Occupational Therapy (OT) Accreditation Consultant is a key player who will drive growth by
ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance in healthcare education. The OT Accreditation
Consultant reports to the OT Academic Officer and collaborates directly with EIM University and
program partner leadership to provide exceptional accreditation compliance support. The Accreditation
Consultant provides EIM and its University Partners with subject matter expertise and contemporary
knowledge of all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
This is a in office position based in San Antonio, TX.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Discovers, learns, and understands University Partner accreditation needs.
- Provides direction and oversight for accreditation compliance for EIM University Partner
accredited programs.
- Remains current with regulatory and accreditation standards through active participation with
appropriate accreditation commissions and professional associations.
- Serves as a direct liaison with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
(ACOTE) and other accrediting bodies as required by EIM or University Partner programs.
- Provides guidance and assistance to partner program leadership (i.e., Program Directors,
Curriculum Directors, etc.), faculty, and staff on all matters related to programmatic
accreditation, including:
- Develop and maintain accreditation readiness schedules, timelines, and plans.
- Identify, organize, and deliver faculty and staff training plans to meet accreditation
needs and standards.
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate and timely accreditation reports
and applications.
- Participate and assist in the preparation and coordination of accreditation onsite visits.
- Monitor, audit, and provide feedback and solutions on processes and systems that
ensure accreditation compliance.
- Coordinates with managers and team members across EIM University Partnerships to integrate
curriculum, clinical education, and faculty support for partner program accreditation efforts.
- Coordinates with team members and teaches the management team, staff, and accreditation
stakeholders about accreditation processes and plans to ensure accreditation compliance.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease citations, and streamline work
processes to provide quality, seamless customer service and accreditation compliance.
- Owns, monitors, and maintains accurate, up-to-date records, files, and systems with timely
reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually).
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending accreditation workshops and
interacting with leaders of accreditation associations. Some travel to onsite accreditation
meetings and visits may be required.
Skills/Experience
Required:
- At least 5 years of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or
Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Core faculty experience in higher education, specifically in OTA, Master of Occupational Therapy
(MOT), or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs. (experience with ACOTE in a related
area may suffice)
- Background in program accreditation and/or compliance oversight as a core faculty member in
an OT program.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with University Partner
program directors, faculty, and staff.
- Expertise in critically reviewing and editing accreditation documents to align with specific
standards and requirements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and multiple projects with composure and
efficiency.
- Strong ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Capability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new computer programs.
Preferred:
- Experience as an ACOTE commissioner, reviewer, or staff employee.
- Experience in program and/or curriculum assessment activities.
Education:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (OTA and OT) at the Associate, Bachelors, Master, or Doctoral
level.
