Occupational Therapist
7 days ago
Evaluate patients to determine functional status and identify therapy needs. Provide professional, independent occupational therapy services. Independently plan and develop comprehensive therapy programs. Review and document therapy findings, treatment goals, and progress in medical records. Communicate effectively with occupational therapy and medical center staff. Coordinate patient care with healthcare providers. Participate in medical meetings and conferences.
Administrative Duties:Assign and evaluate work of subordinate staff. Maintain attendance records and submit reports and statistics. Ensure compliance with STVHCS policies and professional standards. Monitor and evaluate quality assurance data. Maintain adequate supplies and ensure equipment is safe and operable.
Educational Duties:Supervise and train occupational therapy students and volunteers. Provide in-service training and orientation for staff and visitors. Maintain professional state license and competency through continuing education.
Customer Service:Communicate respectfully with patients, visitors, co-workers, and suppliers. Monitor and respond to customer satisfaction, requests, and complaints.
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc May Be Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #:Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
Requirements:You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications:Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education and/or Experience:
The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below:
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist;
NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field;
NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.
Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy. Individuals must be a graduate of a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). Foreign Graduates.
Graduates of foreign occupational therapy programs meet the requirements when possessing a full, current, and unrestricted state license, to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. State Licensure.Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license, to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.
Occupational Therapist, GS-9: Education, Experience, and Licensure. None beyond basic requirements. Occupational Therapist, GS-11: Education, Experience, and Licensure.Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level and directly related to the position being filled; or three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field; or Doctorate in occupational therapy.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Knowledge of occupational therapy practice. Ability to administer/interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate intervention plans, including goals and methods of treatment. Ability to implement intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others. Skill in monitoring an individual's response to interventions and modify treatment plans and reevaluating as indicated.Ability to communicate and or collaborate with patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals and/or other individuals verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations to minimize risk in the provision of patient care and the environment of care.
Knowledge of applicable regulations governing documentation, reimbursement and workload entry in accordance with established professional practice. Occupational Therapist, GS-12: Education, Experience, and Licensure.Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice.
Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits. Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders.Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment).
Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training.Preferred Experience:
3+ years of outpatient experience, Experience in conducting evaluations for home safety and home modifications, Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced setting Flexible and adaptable in working with complex cases with multiple comorbities
References:VA Handbook 5005/127, PART II, APPENDIX G14, December 13,
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-12.
Exceptions for the Graduate Occupational Therapist.OT graduates from an approved occupational therapy program who otherwise meet the minimum qualification requirements, but who do not possess NBCOT certification and/or state licensure, may be appointed, pending certification and/or licensure,] as a graduate OT on a full-time temporary appointment not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.S.C.
§ 7405(c)(2).Graduate OTs may only be appointed at the GS-9 grade level and may not be promoted/converted to the GS-11 level until licensure and/or certification is obtained.
For grades levels at or above the developmental GS-11 grade level, the OT must be certified and licensed.A graduate OT may provide care only under the direct supervision of a licensed OT who meets all state regulatory requirements.
Temporary graduate OT appointments may not be extended beyond two years, or converted to a new temporary appointment. Grandfathering Provision.All persons employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of this occupation.
For more information, please see the qualification standard for this grade/-
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