Description
Clinical Services Assistant Director
SHRS-Occupational Therapy - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006363)
Pitt's highly acclaimed Department of Occupational Therapy is seeking an Assistant Director-Clinical Services.
This position will focus on addressing the functional needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, including rehabilitation support, adaptive strategies, and holistic patient-centered care. The role will enhance the program's clinical capacity, contribute to medical student and resident education, and strengthen community partnerships. By integrating occupational therapy expertise, the position expands the program's ability to provide comprehensive care that advances health equity and supports the university's mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy (OTD preferred).
- Current Pennsylvania licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations, ideally in community or non-traditional healthcare settings.
- Strong background in interdisciplinary care, patient advocacy, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Prior involvement in teaching, mentoring, or program development is a plus.
Job Summary
Contributes to the development of strategic goals and plans for clinical services. Assists with human resource actions. Identifies funding opportunities and prepares grant proposals. Conducts clinical therapy services as directed.
Essential Functions
1. Collaborate on projects demonstrating the outcomes and value of interdisciplinary homeless healthcare.
2. Oversee Health Sciences students participating in community-based settings.
3. Teach and contribute to interprofessional education on healthcare for marginalized populations.
4. Gather and report outcomes relevant to strategic plans.
Physical Effort
The position may require moderate physical effort, including walking in community settings and occasional lifting or transporting of equipment or adaptive devices
Assignment Category: Part-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Services Assistant Director
Job Family: Health Professionals
Job Sub Family: Clinic Operations
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Licensed or eligible for license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania
Work Schedule: Flexible during normal business hours Monday through Friday between 7am-6pm
Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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