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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Instructor

Pima Medical Institute • Part-time • SAN MARCOS, California, United States • 3h ago

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Instructor

Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site

Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Compensation: $35.66 – $44.54 per hour

Position Summary

Share your clinical passion and therapeutic expertise to mentor the next generation of Occupational Therapy Assistants! Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced, dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Instructor to join our San Marcos campus faculty team on a full-time basis.

In this rewarding academic role, you will design and deliver engaging classroom instruction, lead hands-on therapeutic laboratory demonstrations, and evaluate student clinical competencies in alignment with ACOTE accreditation standards. You will play a direct role in preparing future practitioners for national board exams (NBCOT) and clinical fieldwork while enjoying a consistent schedule, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and equity ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Key Responsibilities

Didactic & Practical Laboratory Instruction:

Curriculum & Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver dynamic didactic lectures and practical laboratory demonstrations tailored to adult learning styles and aligned with ACOTE-accredited curriculum standards.
Lab Facilitation & Safety: Supervise hands-on therapeutic skills labs, guide students through clinical techniques, adaptive equipment use, and patient care simulations, and enforce strict lab safety protocols.
Student Assessment: Evaluate student assignments, practical competencies, and exams promptly; provide constructive feedback to support skill mastery and clinical readiness.

Student Success, Advising & Academic Administration:

Retention & Academic Coaching: Monitor daily student attendance and academic performance; meet regularly with students to advise on coursework, provide remediation support, and maintain high retention and student success rates.
Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate attendance records, grades, and student competency documentation in CampusNexus in accordance with institutional and accreditation policies.
Program & Campus Engagement: Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum reviews, Advisory Board meetings, in-service training, and graduation ceremonies; coordinate guest speakers and clinical site visits as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education:
- Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by USDE or CHEA.
- Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program recognized by USDE or CHEA.
Licensure & Credentials:
- Active, unencumbered California state license as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT).
- Active NBCOT certification (OTR or COTA).
Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical occupational experience in the field of Occupational Therapy.
Teaching Competency: Documented expertise in assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility and familiarity with adult education/content delivery methods.
Technical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and basic computer applications.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

Hiring Range: $35.66 to $44.54 per hour.
Schedule: Full-Time (Monday – Friday)
Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.
Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), California Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.

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