Occupational Therapist- Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)

<p>The Hampton VA Medical Center is a 1-C, teaching facility serving Eastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The main campus is located in Hampton, Virginia with 4 community-based outpatient clinics in Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Elizabeth City, North Carolina.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Occupational Therapist is assigned to Home Based Primary Care. The incumbent will maintain skills, knowledge an ability to the areas above. He/she will ensure that the practice is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies and procedures, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPPA policies. Treatment is based on behavioral science theories and medical science and is elevated in corroboration with the supervising physician. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following description: Clinical: Therapist must evaluate Veteran needs and skills and develop therapeutic treatment programs while implementing the use of Occupational Therapy interventions including but not limited to: Active of Daily Living (ADL) evaluations, modify equipment to facilitate safe ADLs, evaluate for upper extremity orthotics, evaluating the patient's home, on admission and annually, and as clinically indicated, to identify the need for structural medication and adaptive equipment to improve the safety and accessibility of the home environment, evaluate and educate on home safety and the safe use of adaptive equipment. Communicates with, consults, and works cooperatively with other VAMC disciplines to provide comprehensive client care. Consults with clients and their families through client/family education, training and advising them in the nature of their disability or disease, in home programs, post hospital adjustment and community resources Makes recommendations for adaptation of architectural barriers when indicated. Fabricates adaptive and orthotic devices that are not commercially available and must be developed or modified to meet needs of individual clients. Independently solves problems related to occupational therapy, adapting, and modifying treatment plans, activities, and procedures as indicated by patient status. Continuously re-evaluates patient's performance and appropriately modifies treatment as indicated by patient status. Administrative: The OT will carry an appropriate daily patient Caseload and/or number of group activities consistent with VA and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) suggested guidelines. Participates in and contributes in HBPC interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and in service training. Compiles statistical data to document program effectiveness, therapist caseload, utilization of time, and cost effectiveness. Follows prescribed infection control and safety procedures. Organizes and captures workload, allowing adequate time for patient treatments, documentation. Education: Responsible to VAMC and the profession for supervision and instruction of occupational therapy interns. Possesses skill commensurate with that responsibility. Maintains a high level of professional competence by continuing participation in learning experience. Serves as a resource person by orienting the community in matters relating to occupational therapy, the delivery of health care and the needs of the veteran population and employees. Provides direct supervision to Fieldwork I and Fieldwork II occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students in the areas of patient evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, oral and written reporting. Rates and counsels OT students using specific school's evaluation report for Fieldwork I and OTA students and Fieldwork Evaluation Report (provided by AOTA) for Fieldwork II OT students. Assists in the orientation of physicians, medical residents, and other allied health personnel to the OT program at this facility. Work Schedule: M-F; 0730-1600 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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/.