Summary

The Staff OT will be located in the Tomah interdisciplinary physical disability clinic - serving both patients with a variety of physical disabilities. This position will entail traveling to Veteran's home within a certain radius of Tomah for the Home Based Primary Care program to perform the evaluations and re-assessments according to the guidelines. This position will be split between HBPC duties and outpatient/inpatient Occupational Therapy duties.

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
• English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• Education and/or Experience: (1) The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: (a) 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
• OR - (b) 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
• OR - (c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy
• (2) 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)
• ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association - P.O
• Box 31220 - Bethesda - MD 20824-1220
• 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
• Grade Determinations: 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 KSAs: In addition to the [experience above - the candidate] must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) 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
• (b) Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders
• (c) 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
• (d) Skill in procuring - fabricating - adjusting - adapting - and modifying orthoses - splints - and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment)
• (e) Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• Evaluates via consultative referral - develops - and implements appropriate occupational therapy treatment per OT professional standards
• Administers and interprets recognized tests and measurements to determine baseline level of functioning and treatment applications which will enable patients to achieve valued functional outcomes
• Plans - coordinates - and carries out treatment program and re-evaluates and adjusts treatment as appropriate
• Oversees and assigns treatment plan and appropriate tasks to occupational therapy assistants per respective state licensure standards
• Conducts and documents PMRS screening assessments in compliance with Joint Commission Standards making recommendations for treatment to meet a variety of rehabilitation needs
• Monitors patient's response to program - summarizes and analyzes patient's performance - and modifies program and goals when necessary to meet patient's needs as situations and performance changes in order to attain projected functional outcomes
• Maintains professional state licensure and national certification
• Attends in-service training programs - lectures - and staffing to remain familiar with current occupational therapy practices
• Assesses patient educational needs - promotes - coordinates - and participates in patient education and counseling based on needs of the patient and significant others
• Participates in quality assurance reviews - including medical chart reviews and peer reviews
• Maintains personal productivity and assists the section in maintaining effectiveness and efficiency in meeting its objectives
• Provides clinical direction to occupational therapy assistants - per state licensure standards
• Responsible for providing and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment according to the needs of the occupational therapy clinic program and patient treatment
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 09819F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized