NBCOT is governed by a board of directors composed of Occupational Therapists Registered (OTR®), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA®), and public members. The board is responsible for establishing the strategic vision and providing management oversight for the organization.
Board Elections
NBCOT is seeking nominations for one (1) Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR®) position on the board of directors. The term appointment is for three years, with the possibility of reappointment to a second term. The initial term will run from January 2025 to December 2027.
Things to Remember:
- Be sure to review the NBCOT Candidate Guidelines and Board Member Responsibilities before completing the application.
- You will need to create an account to access the application platform. You can also log in using your Google username and password.
- The application includes three open-ended questions and requires you to upload your résumé (three pages maximum). You do not need to complete the application in one sitting. The platform saves your work as you go, so you can enter and exit the application as many times as you need before submitting.
- Only submitted applications will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee.
Applications are due by Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
We encourage OTRs from all practice areas, geographic locations, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds to consider applying for this prestigious volunteer opportunity. We are committed to a board that reflects the diversity of our nation and our mission.
Important Dates:
- March 11, 2024: Call for Candidates opens
- April 5, 2024: Call for Candidates closes
- May 2024: Nominating Committee interviews selected candidates
- July 10 – August 14, 2024: Voting period for OTRs and COTAs
- August 15, 2024: Announcement of newly elected board member
Questions can be emailed to board@nbcot.org.