Occupational Therapist

<p>Serves as an Occupational Therapist within rehab and extended care within the Central Iowa VHA. Provide treatment to patients from young adulthood through geriatric age and be able to fulfill their age specific needs. Primary function will be in the outpatient and home settings.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties include but are not limited to: Function within scope of practice to perform evaluation tests and changes treatment pending notification of referring practitioner in case of adverse patient response. Independently evaluating patients as appropriate for their age and diagnosis to determine current levels of functioning. Individual is able to determine specific standardized tools based on the Veteran's individual needs and interpret these finding to establish treatment plan. Establish goals and eventual discharge plans based on evaluation findings and planning with the treatment team, patient, family, and/or significant other. Ability to establish a diagnosis with scope of occupational therapy and determine occupational therapy prognosis based on examination and treatment findings.. Develops and carries out occupational therapy treatment to meet the individual rehabilitation objectives. Conduct treatment interventions one on one with individuals or group settings. Assess the need for and the patient's ability to use adaptive equipment. Independently solves problems not covered by the manuals, adapts and modifies treatment plans, activities and procedures, without supervisory guidance, to meet complex and challenging needs of the patients in rehabilitation. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift, schedule can be discussed during interview. 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.</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. Driving License Requirement: Unrestricted driver's license is required. Must provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during onboaring. Physical Examination: A driver's physical is required for this position. 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/.