Occupational Therapist

<p>This position is located at Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in the the Rehabilitation Medicine Service. This position is at the full performance level for the Occupational Therapist (OT). The incumbent meets all regulatory and statutory requirements including state licensure following successful completion of an accredited college or university accredited by American Occupational Therapy Association.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Evaluates and trains patients on selfcare activities (e.g., dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene) to maximize independence. Teaches the patient orthoses or adaptive equipment, which may be fabricated by the therapist when necessary. Measures, fits, and instruct patients for the use of complex adaptive and assistive devices. Develops or modifies the evaluation process to positively effect patient care. Provides training in home management skills, presenting simpler modified methods to minimize fatigue and conserve energy. Aids in maintaining and improving joint range of motion, muscle strength, endurance, coordination, and dexterity, particularly in the upper extremities. Develops appropriate treatment planes and patient goals. Evaluates and trains the patient in weakened areas to compensate for sensory, perceptual, and cognitive deficits as they relate to function. Provides leadership and effectively coordinates patient care issues with other health care providers. Actively participates in treatment planning as a member of the treatment team. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00 pm, Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position .Functional Statement #: 62102F, 62103F, 61358F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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>This position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. 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/.