The Incumbent assigned is responsible for serving as the subject matter expert in the area of Occupational Therapy Drivers Rehabilitation and as a consultant to occupational therapy and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients in the specialty of Drivers Rehabilitation that are beyond the general practice of occupational therapy.
Duties include but not limited to: Driving Rehabilitation Serves as a consultant for occupational therapy and all medical center and VISN health care providers and medical staff in evaluating the driving impaired population. Orients VISN about the driving rehabilitation program. Evaluates and trains patient in driving.
Insures that all state laws and regulations as well as VA regulations/policies and procedures are followed in regards to driving and licensure requirements and vehicle adaptations. Educates health care providers regarding occupational therapy in general and specifically as it relates to driving rehabilitation and mentors occupational therapy staff and orients occupational therapy students in program requirements.
Serves as an expert role model for other therapists evaluating and training patients in driver rehab therapy. Keeps updated in all current scientific and professional material. Maintains VA Driving Instructor certification. Provides a minimum of one (1) in-service education program per year to the PM&R department. Plans, implements and reports on performance improvement activities and outcomes relating to driver rehabilitation.
Provides quarterly reports to the supervisor regarding consults and visits for driver rehabilitation. Coordinates with prosthetics and prosthetic agents regarding vehicle adaptations. Provides all Drivers Rehabilitation VISN and/or Central office reports as needed. Assists in the care of patients other than those of the specialized area of the Drivers Rehabilitation as caseload permits, or as the needs of the department dictate.
Clinical Occupational Therapist Responsibilities According to department policies, incumbent is authorized to perform complex examination and treatment of patients representing a wide scope of ages and diagnoses, rendering varied modalities inherent in their profession. Patient Evaluation- Demonstrates the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide treatment appropriate to patients despite complexity served on his/her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the changes associated with the aging/disease processes as well as possesses the ability to assess the patient's status to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-related, physical, psychosocial and cultural needs.
Patient Treatment- After initial evaluation of patient, formulates progressive treatment plans and goals, and is responsible for implementation, modification, and documentation of the treatments. Apply advanced treatment methodologies and treatment theories in the provision of care to a vast array of functional impairment and patients, as well as provide clinical practice guidance for other staff occupational therapists.
Monitor and evaluate clinically appropriate treatment programs. Works Holiday rotations and on-call weekend rotation as designated by the Therapy Supervisor, PM&R service. Interdisciplinary Relationships Communicates with, consults and works cooperatively with the NMVAHCS disciplines, to provide comprehensive patient care.
Patient-Family Counseling/Education- Consults with patients and their families through patient/family education, training and advising them in the nature of their disability or disease in home programs and post hospital adjustment. Incumbent makes recommendations for home structural adaption when indicated.
Documentation Documentation includes completion of consultation, initial notes, testing results, progress notes, discharge notes and treatment plans, patient education in accordance with policies (O.T., VA, Joint Commission) for content and timeliness. Schedules patients, completes encounters, MDS, and closes consults in a timely manner.
The Incumbent documents clearly and concisely the findings noted during evaluations as well as changes in medical status via progress notes, this includes understanding and practicing documentation and coding practices to maximize reimbursement potential. Educational Responsibilities Professional Growth and Continuing Competency- Maintains a high level of professional competence by continuing participation in learning experiences/continuing education courses.
Student Supervision- Has a responsibility to the profession and this facility to provide instruction to Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant students assigned to this facility for clinical affiliations and possesses skills commensurate with that responsibility. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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shannon.blemberg@va.gov · 619-733-5764
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107592 – $139871/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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