Occupational Therapist

About the role

This position is located within the Rehabilitation Department of the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Service Line. Provides comprehensive Occupational Therapy care to inpatient veterans and cross coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and carries out Occupational Therapy evaluations and interventions for referred veterans to restore function, compensate for dysfunction and improve quality of life and independence.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and develop occupational profiles for the OT treatment of patients across multiple ages, diagnoses, and environments.
• Utilizes knowledge of adaptive equipment and environmental adaptations with all patients seen, making or recommending modifications as needed; seeks out additional options for patients as needed.
• Schedules veterans for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinating schedules with other members of the treatment team.
• Affirms all documentation is done in a timely manner as per documentation policy for all veteran visits.
• Functions on a multidisciplinary team, representing the Rehabilitation Department by communicating directly with team members such as Veteran's physician, nursing personnel.
• Continues to maintain and learn advanced skills in this area by attending continuing education courses and training when applicable.
• Always utilizes equipment appropriately and ensures safe operation.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations; demonstrates compliance with fire, disaster, and infection control policies.
• Participates in developing departmental protocols, policies, and teaching materials.
• Performs set-up and pre-cleaning for all reusable medical equipment per policy.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist. Alternatively, a Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy, with a current NBCOT certification and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
• Demonstrated KSAs: Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice; 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.

Benefits

Includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is determined by the federal government and is competitive with other healthcare facilities.

Schedule

The schedule is Intermittent, primarily on weekends, holidays, and intermittent week day coverage during low staffing.