What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - Occupational Therapy position at Nebraska Methodist Health System?
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Why work for Nebraska Methodist College :
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.
NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.
OUR MISSION
As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community. We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at this link.
By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary :
Location : Nebraska Methodist College
Address : 720 N. 87th St., Omaha, NE
The Occupational Therapy Program Director at Nebraska Methodist College is the senior leader responsible for the overall management and administration of the Occupational Therapy program. This role entails comprehensive oversight of program operations, including strategic planning, ongoing evaluation, budgeting, and the selection and supervision of faculty and staff. The Program Director plays a crucial role in maintaining the program’s accreditation status, ensuring compliance with ACOTE standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
In addition to these core responsibilities, the Program Director is actively involved in teaching, delivering high-quality instruction to students in a hybrid format, and mentoring them throughout their educational journey. This teaching component ensures that the Program Director remains connected to the curriculum and the student experience, providing direct insight into program strengths and areas for enhancement.
The Program Director also leads initiatives that support the professional development of faculty, staff, and students, cultivating a learning environment that aligns with the college’s mission and values. Responsibilities include curriculum development and revision to stay current with industry trends and best practices, as well as managing clinical partnerships and fieldwork placements to enhance the educational experience.
This position is a 12-month administrative faculty appointment, providing leadership and instruction across the academic year. The individual in this role reports directly to the Dean for Health Professions and collaborates closely with other program directors and academic leaders within the college to support interdisciplinary education and institutional goals.
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Essential Job Functions
Program Director :
- Manage and administer the occupational therapy education program, including planning, evaluating, budgeting for occupational therapy curriculum.
- Assume responsibility in consultation with the occupational therapy faculty, in developing, implementing, and evaluating academic and fieldwork education.
- Develop the graduate occupational therapy curriculum, ensuring compliance with ACOTE standards and building on the current graduate program.
- Maintain accreditation of the occupational therapy program using the ACOTE standards.
- Complete evaluation of the Masters in Occupational Therapy program and implement changes as indicated by outcomes and standards changes.
- Recruit and assign faculty to ensure optimum implementation of the curriculum.
- Participate in recruitment of students and development of recruitment material.
- Supervise faculty positions within the occupational therapy department.
- Train and support adjunct faculty.
- Ensure the occupational therapy program and curriculum are congruent with the mission and values of the University.
- Promote excellence in teaching, research and community engagement.
- Seek or identify grants to obtain program, community engagement and research support.
- Ensure ongoing faculty development and mentor new faculty.
- Link and coordinate between the academic and clinical arenas.
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Mon - Fri, normal business hours.
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About Methodist :
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
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