Occupational Therapist
Staff occupational therapists at this level are responsible for providing comprehensive assessment and treatment of functional roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools. Demonstrates knowledge of contemporary and evidence based OT practice. Evaluates patients as appropriate for their age and diagnosis to determine current levels of functioning. Demonstrates the ability to interpret clinician prescriptions and referrals. Develops and carries out occupational therapy treatment to meet individual rehabilitation objectives which may include:
neuromuscular facilitation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and sensory integrative techniques. Assesses the need for and the patient's ability to use adaptive equipment including ADL aids, power wheelchairs, bathroom aids, assistive technology (computers, environmental control units), etc. Conducts home visits as necessary. Becomes FIM certified and evaluates patient's functional abilities using FIM scoring. Requires an understanding of the problems with patients with multiple interacting medical and psychosocial issues allowing for thorough care. Provides patient and family education relating to each patient's functional strengths and weaknesses in areas of home exercise programs, self-care, functional mobility, and home and community management. Orients patients, medical residents, allied health professionals, community organizations, students, volunteers to the purpose and function of occupational therapy with this area of OT delivery. Assists OT Clinical Specialists or PM&R manager in identifying needs, designing and implementing programs for assigned service as needed. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
(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. 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:
Candidate 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. English Proficiency:
Candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.Occupational Therapist, GS-12(1) 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.(2) 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G14.The full performance level of this vacancy is Grade 12. Physical Requirements:
A physical examination is required. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
neuromuscular facilitation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and sensory integrative techniques. Assesses the need for and the patient's ability to use adaptive equipment including ADL aids, power wheelchairs, bathroom aids, assistive technology (computers, environmental control units), etc. Conducts home visits as necessary. Becomes FIM certified and evaluates patient's functional abilities using FIM scoring. Requires an understanding of the problems with patients with multiple interacting medical and psychosocial issues allowing for thorough care. Provides patient and family education relating to each patient's functional strengths and weaknesses in areas of home exercise programs, self-care, functional mobility, and home and community management. Orients patients, medical residents, allied health professionals, community organizations, students, volunteers to the purpose and function of occupational therapy with this area of OT delivery. Assists OT Clinical Specialists or PM&R manager in identifying needs, designing and implementing programs for assigned service as needed. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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:
(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. 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:
Candidate 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. English Proficiency:
Candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.Occupational Therapist, GS-12(1) 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.(2) 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G14.The full performance level of this vacancy is Grade 12. Physical Requirements:
A physical examination is required. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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0631 Occupational Therapist - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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