This position is in the Occupational Therapy Section within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Line (PM&RS) at the Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts independent and specialized evaluation of patients by using a variety of standardized and non-standardized tests to determine occupational therapy needs. Performs OT examinations and evaluations, interpret findings, establishes a diagnosis and prognosis within the scope of OT. Implements appropriate OT intervention plans for all patients referred via face-to-face, telerehabilitation, and/or telephone sessions.
Provides age-specific care that is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, cultural, and chronological maturation needs of the patient. Develops client-centered rehabilitation objectives for individual patients, creates and implements treatment plans to restore independence, maximizes function, and improves engagement in meaningful occupations. Develops and implements individualized client centered occupational therapy treatment programs for patients.
Manages patient caseload at a productive standard and addressing minor, routine problems which may arise. Recognizing contraindications, precautions, and parameters of treatment prescribed by referring providers and consulting with referring provider/care team if these are questionable. This position may or may not be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
If offered, 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. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $118518 – $154076/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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