Occupational Therapist

<p>The Staff OT will be located in the Tomah interdisciplinary physical disability clinic, serving both patients with a variety of physical disabilities. This position will entail traveling to Veteran's home within a certain radius of Tomah for the Home Based Primary Care program to perform the evaluations and re-assessments according to the guidelines. This position will be split between HBPC duties and outpatient/inpatient Occupational Therapy duties.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Evaluates via consultative referral, develops, and implements appropriate occupational therapy treatment per OT professional standards. Administers and interprets recognized tests and measurements to determine baseline level of functioning and treatment applications which will enable patients to achieve valued functional outcomes. Plans, coordinates, and carries out treatment program and re-evaluates and adjusts treatment as appropriate. Oversees and assigns treatment plan and appropriate tasks to occupational therapy assistants per respective state licensure standards. Conducts and documents PMRS screening assessments in compliance with Joint Commission Standards making recommendations for treatment to meet a variety of rehabilitation needs. Monitors patient's response to program, summarizes and analyzes patient's performance, and modifies program and goals when necessary to meet patient's needs as situations and performance changes in order to attain projected functional outcomes. Maintains professional state licensure and national certification. Attends in-service training programs, lectures, and staffing to remain familiar with current occupational therapy practices. Assesses patient educational needs, promotes, coordinates, and participates in patient education and counseling based on needs of the patient and significant others. Participates in quality assurance reviews, including medical chart reviews and peer reviews. Maintains personal productivity and assists the section in maintaining effectiveness and efficiency in meeting its objectives. Provides clinical direction to occupational therapy assistants, per state licensure standards. Responsible for providing and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment according to the needs of the occupational therapy clinic program and patient treatment. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-09 09817F; GS-11 0918F; GS-12 09819F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NotAuthorized</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 evaluation. 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/.