This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate occupational therapytreatment to address both activities of daily living and instrumental activities of dailyliving, range of motion, muscle strength, coordination, pain, motor skills, functional ability, home safety, environmental accessibility, cognitive function, sensory/ perceptual function and social needs.
Addresses the Veteran's rehabilitation potential, behavior and any psychosocial aspects of care. Barriers to learning are identified and strategies to overcome them are developed and implemented to ensure accurate patient evaluation. 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.
Documents results as established in Scopes of Assessments and makes clinical treatment recommendations. Independently plans, coordinates, and carries out treatment program and re-evaluates and adjusts OT treatment as appropriate. Responsible for the management and organization of the treatment area and works independently in planning and carrying out a treatment program to meet complex treatment objectives.
Problems not covered by guides are solved independently by utilizing specialized skills, knowledge, and experience. Independently solves complex problems related to OT. Adapts and modifies treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the Veterans.
Conducts and documents PM&RS screening assessments in compliance with Joint Commission Standards and CARF making recommendations for treatment to meet a wide variety of complex rehabilitation needs and responds to requests/referrals for treatment. Serves as the PM&RS member of the respective interdisciplinary treatment teams. Provides Veteran with splints and/or adaptive equipment as needed to attain treatment goals.
Educates Veteran and significant other in the proper application/installation/use for a specific device. Monitors Veteran's response to program, summarizes and analyzes Veteran's performance, and modifies program and goals when necessary to meet Veteran's needs as situations and performance changes to attain projected functional outcomes. Consults as needed with ward team members as to the progress and changing needs.
Re-administers evaluations using established methods of measurement to document changes in Veteran performance as it relates to projected outcome levels. Regularly writes progress notes in the electronic record evaluating Veteran's response to treatment, analyzing treatment plans, progress, symptoms, attitudes, and reactions and record changes in treatment activities according to established policies, procedures, and time frames.
Independently develops, plans, coordinates, and initiates new programs, activities, and procedures to meet needs of Veterans with complex problems/disabilities as well as the specific needs of the general population of patients. Maintains professional competency through documented and appropriate continuing education for professional and personal growth. Maintains professional state licensure and national certification.
Maintains membership in professional organizations and reads current literature. Adheres to established standards, policies, and procedures set forth by section, service, and medical center. Participates in quality assurance activities and review including chart reviews, peer reviews, Veteran care monitoring, and Veteran satisfaction surveys. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 55830-F (GS-12) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Accreditation Information: The bachelor's degree must 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.
Verification of accreditation may be made obtained from http://www.acoteonline.org If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $100358 – $130468/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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