SCI/D Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

The Bronx, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Summary

This position is located in SCI/D Rehabilitation service, James J Peters VA Medical Center, a complexity Level 1b facility as defined by the 2017 VHA Facility Complexity Report. The SCI/D Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist is a licensed professional who is autonomous and is responsible for providing comprehensive occupational therapy services for patients with a broad variety of disabilities while demonstrating knowledge of current professional Occupational therapy practices and skills.

Duties

He/ She also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in a content specialty area of Wheelchair Seating and Mobility. This position is under the clinical supervision of the SCI/D Supervisory Physical Therapist. The Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist is an autonomous provider serving both inpatients and outpatients. The SCI/D OT Clinical Therapist also provides care to veterans with a variety of neurological diagnoses including but not limited to multiple sclerosis and ALS. The SCI/D OT Clinical Specialist for Wheelchair/Seating Evaluations is a significant clinical resource for the medical center in the area of wheelchair seating and evaluations performed in the SCI/D Wheelchair Clinic.

Clinical/Management Skills Evaluates inpatients and outpatients independently, using appropriate tests and measures. He/ She is responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools. Provides direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, and performance in ADLs, IADLs, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. Demonstrates full understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application through the use of activity analysis, behavioral intervention, frame of references, and therapeutic procedures.
Administrative Functions: Conduct record keeping related to patient care documentation and quality improvement (QI) data collection as specified by the SCI/D Supervisory Therapist Demonstrates and maintains full competency in the use, pre-cleaning and/or reprocessing of reusable medical equipment (RME). Must ensure that the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and manufacturer's instructions are followed for any step in the use of RME (pre-cleaning, reprocessing, disinfection, sterilization, maintenance) Responsibilities Specific to the Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist
- SCI/D OT Clinical Specialist for Wheelchair Seating and Mobility acts as the subject matter expert in which services are provided not only to SCI, ALS, and MS patients but patients referred from other departments in the medical center and/or regional facilities with more complex needs.
- The SCI/D OT Clinical Specialist for Wheelchair Seating and Mobility performs assessments, writes prescriptions for and trains in the use of manual/powered mobility and special seating systems. The assessment may include but is not limited to: evaluation of patients' fixed or modifiable deformities, size, weight, height, presence of amputations, method of wheelchair operation, skin integrity, pressure areas, living environment, lifestyle, and mode of transportation for the device. The prescription may include elements from a variety of manufacturers, necessitating the therapists' familiarity with current technology and their compatibility with one another, and contacts in the community with whom he/she must work to write the prescription. The SCI/D OT Clinical Specialist for Wheelchair Seating and Mobility must also be able to work with each element of the technology in order to be able to train the patient and/or caregiver in its use. The ultimate goal of the prescriptions is to properly fit the patient, enhance their function, minimize pressure areas, provide mobility, and maintain their comfort and quality of life.
- The SCI/D OT Clinical Specialist for Wheelchair Seating and Mobility provides services specifically related to prevention/healing of pressure ulcers by completing mat evaluations, performing pressure mapping, and recommending seating/postural interventions as deemed appropriate.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor, SCI/ ALS/ MS Rehabilitation Therapy Section

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday (8am -4:30pm)
Telework : Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 49717-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required

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