Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

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Duties

Summary

Note: Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicant



This position serves as an Occupational Therapist for the Sheridan VA Healthcare System. The Occupational Therapist performs patient evaluations, establishes treatment plans, and provides treatment for a wide variety of patient referrals from both the acute care units and outpatient clinic.




Responsibilities

• Evaluates a wide variety of patients as appropriate for their diagnoses to determine current levels of functioning and areas of impairment. Evaluations may include the following areas: activities of daily living, strength, range of motion, and sensation, perception, and cognition.
• Based on the evaluation and collaboration with the patient, treatment team, and significant others (when appropriate), develops a treatment plan and measurable goals designed to restore function, compensate for dysfunction, and minimize debilitation.
• Implements occupational therapy plans to meet the patient's rehabilitation objectives.
• Evaluates, prescribes or trains in the use of wheelchairs and power mobility devices.
• Coordinates evaluations, orders, and assembly of systems in collaboration with a local vendor.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning meetings, as needed, and makes recommendations for discharge planning.
• Trains family members/caregivers in handling of patients.
• Acts as a consultant to other staff therapists in determining appropriate evaluation tools, methods, equipment, and treatment for complex cases.
• Acts as a consultant to members of the treatment team on matters specific to Occupational Therapy.
• Participates in developing Quality Improvement indicators, monitors QI activity, and provides statistical data as needed.
• Communicates effectively with a diverse population including the patient's family members, members of the community and health care professionals.


Work Schedule: Full Time
Telework schedules: Not authorized
Virtual work schedules: Not authorized
FLSA: Exempt
Functional Statement Title/#: Occupational Therapist
BU Status: Bargaining Unit
Relocation / Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Relocation Expenses: PCS is NOT authorized
Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

11

• Job family (Series)

  0631 Occupational Therapist

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• Requirements

  Requirements

  Conditions of Employment

  You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  Designated and/or random drug testing required
  Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  You may be required to serve a probationary period
  Subject to a background/security investigation
  Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  Must meet Education and Licensure requirements of the position
  Travel may be required
  10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations Required (Hyperlinked)
  Resume/CV required Resume: Your resume should include the following information for each job that you list: Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).
  Transcript may be required
  Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities.

  Qualifications

  To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2019.
  Basic Requirements:
  
  United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  
  English language: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 2, Section D, Paragraph 5a, requires that applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English.
  
  Education: Graduate from a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations to include an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). The ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O, Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. NOTE: Effective January 1, 2005, ACOTE accredits only master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.
  
  Certification/Examination. Possession of written documentation that the individual has passed the entry-level certification examination for OTs which is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). NOTE: Effective January 1, 2007, candidates for certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) must be a graduate from a post-baccalaureate accredited occupational therapy program approved by NBCOT or be a graduate from a degree program recognized by NBCOT or considered equivalent to the American Occupational Therapy education standard.
  
  State Licensure/Certification/Registration/Trademark (hereafter referred to as state regulatory requirement). The OT must hold a full, current, and unrestricted state license, certification, or registration or trademark to practice occupational therapy in a State, Territory, a Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. NOTE: The OT must maintain full, current and unrestricted license, trademark, registration, or certification as required by state statute. The majority of states have determined that licensure is the most effective approach to regulating occupational therapy practitioners. As of the date of this standard, 47 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico license OTs; two states-Hawaii and Michigan-have registration laws; and one state, Colorado, has a title protection trademark law.
  
  Grade Determinations: GS-11: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively complex experience and a broader scope of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS 9) directly related to the position being filled, OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field.
  
  

  Individuals assigned as GS-11 OTs must demonstrate all of the following KSAOs:
  

  (a) Knowledge of advanced occupational therapy techniques to perform functions associated within the occupational therapy scope of practice.
  

  (b) Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  

  (c) Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment to the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in depth specific assessment of function and utilization of non-standard methods and techniques.
  

  (d) Knowledge of principles and techniques in the occupational therapy assessment and treatment of occupational, cognitive, and psychological functional deficits.
  

  (e) Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care providers.
  

  (f) Ability to facilitate and instruct in-service and clinical training programs.
  

  (g) Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and environmental maintenance.
  
  References: VA Handbook 5005/25; Part II; Appendix G14 Occupational Therapist Qualification Standard GS-0631
  
  

  The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11.
  
  Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting(45 pounds and over); Pushing (intermittent); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (intermittent); Standing (intermittent); kneeling (intermittent); Repeated bending (intermittent); Both legs required; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Emotional and Mental Stability.

  Education

  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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

  Additional information

  This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  
  

  It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
  
  

  This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
  
  

  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
  
  

  Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
  
  

  If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  
  

  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
  
  NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will recommend grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
  
  

  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  
  Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
  

  Background checks and security clearance

  Security clearance

  Other

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  

  • Resume

  1. Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, full dates of employment and specific detailed duties performed. (required-all) Please see the How to Apply section at the bottom for helpful resources and training aids for applying to Federal positions.

  2. 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations Required must be complete and all questions that require additional explanation must be provided on a separate sheet of paper, and must be current, signed and dated on pages 3 & 4. (required-all) All licenses must be listed.

  3. SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted. (required, if you are Current or prior Federal employee as applicable)

  4. A copy of your transcripts that show the degree and date conferred. (highly recommended)

  5. DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Must be the Member 4 or member 2 copy of the DD-214 that shows Character of Service. (As applicable)

  6. Documentation of Service-Connected disability: Service-Connected disability letter AND SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (As applicable)

  Failure to submit any of the required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted to support your status eligibility.

  Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, documentation to support Veterans Preference or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).

  DD-214
  10-2850c
  Disability Rating letter/ Schedule A
  Resume
  SF-15
  SF-50
  Transcripts
  

  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
  
  Failure to submit any of the required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted to support your status eligibility.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.