Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service is seeking two highly qualified Occupational Therapists to join the Bay Pines VA Health Care System - one position based in Bay Pines, FL, and the other in Cape Coral, FL. These Occupational Therapists will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services aimed at improving Veterans' functional independence and quality of life.
Reviews incoming referrals for appropriateness and independently evaluates patients problems to determine their occupational therapy needs through the use of standard tests and measurements adapting and modifying treatment plans to meet the needs of patients. Demonstrates a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application.
Provides accurate written and/or verbal documentation of patient status and progress, treatment program plans and patient response to treatment. Schedules patient visits throughout the day allowing for adequate individual treatment time as well as necessary time for conferences and any administrative tasks.
Consults with patients and their families through patient family education, training, advising them in the nature of their medical condition and by providing home programs. Supports and is involved in teamwork and/or team building both within the OTs service and other services. Represents Occupational Therapy/PM&RS at interdisciplinary team meetings and provides in-service training to hospital staff as needed.
Maintains and carries out all hospital and service policies and philosophies. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Bay Pines: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm; Cape Coral: Monday - Friday 0800-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21910F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates. 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/.
erika.gilpin-pretto@va.gov · (813) 972-2000 X110112
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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