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AT Specialist – Occupational Therapist

Employer
Temple University
Location
Philadelphia, PA

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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

DescriptionThe incumbent will serve as occupational therapist and specialist on assistive technology and will be primarily responsible for program coordination of assistive technology programs, projects related to movement disabilities and aging. In addition, this person supports the activities of TechOWL and other Assistive Technology (AT) programs and projects.
Activities include providing direct service, investigating solutions, creating training and classes, documenting activities, managing projects and cases, drafting reports and policies, corresponding with others, developing procedures/protocols, and analyzing activities/outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. 
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:Master’s degree in occupational or physical therapy and at least one years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
Required Skills & Abilities:*Knowledge of and experience with people with disabilities and assistive technology devices, understanding of mobility and accessibility issues*Prioritize well and focus on completion of tasks and objectives while under stress of demanding work schedule. *Travel to off-site, regional, and state-wide locations that may not be accessible via public transportation. 
Preferred:*Understanding of issues related to disabilities and community engagement, sustainable practices 
This is a grant funded position. 
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.  
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Howard Gittis Student Center
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular

Organization

One of the nation’s top urban public research universities, Temple University is a dynamic workplace in the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant cities. Founded in 1884 as a night school for the working-class men and women of North Philadelphia, for 130 years Temple has retained its core mission of being a beacon of educational opportunity to students of every background, while adding a national and global reputation as a leader in education, research and real-world oriented instruction.

With nearly 39,000 students and 290,000 living alumni, Temple has a major impact on its region and on Philadelphia, the nation’s 5th largest city. One in seven college graduates in the Philadelphia area holds a Temple degree, and the university is the 4th largest provider of professional education in the nation (law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and podiatry). Temple offers 17 schools and colleges, 399 academic degree programs, 17 Division 1 intercollegiate men’s and women’s athletic teams, as well as nine campuses including international campuses in Italy and Rome.  

Like the students the university serves, Temple’s approximately 8,000 employees are hardworking, diverse and energized by the vibrant and supportive work environments across the university, all aligned towards advancing the teaching, research and service missions of Temple University.

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