This position will act as an Occupational Therapist in the area of: clinical inpatient acute and subacute care, spinal cord unit, geriatrics, and outpatient programs. This position is located in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMRS) Service at the Hampton VA Medical Center. The clinical duties and responsibilities and administrative duties are carried out within the Hampton VA Medical Center and associated CBOCs and future clinics in the Southside area.
Duties include but are not limited to: Plans, integrates, and coordinates comprehensive occupational therapy services for acute area and outpatient. Position requires advanced skill in providing occupational therapy services for clients within wide range of disabilities. Communicates with, consults, and works cooperatively with other VAMC disciplines to provide comprehensive client care. Functions as a member of the Ergonomic Team.
Participates in the development of ergonomics and reasonable accommodations guidelines and interventions. Makes assessments and recommendations for adaptation of architectural barriers. Independently solves problems related to occupational therapy, adapting and modifying treatment plans, activities, and procedures as indicated by patient status. Develops new treatment programs, techniques, and /or refinements to current programs to address the needs of patients.
Participates in inter-disciplinary meetings to discuss and report on assigned patients and recommends patients in need of occupational therapy services. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm 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
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.
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Natasha.Fortenberry@va.gov · 314-459-1741
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $135478 – $176124/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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