Occupational Therapist

<p>This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, Georgia located in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PMRS). OTs at this level practice independently and are responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardize and non-standardized evaluation tools.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Clinical 1. 1. Receives and interprets consults for OT procedures; reviews medical records to assess appropriateness of the referral to OT and possible contraindications for treatment. 2. OTs, select and provide, direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, and performance in ADL (activities of daily living) and IADL (instrumental activities of daily living), education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. 3. OTs demonstrate a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application through the use of activity analysis, behavioral intervention, frame of references, and therapeutic procedures. 4. Will complete/review all documentation including, but not limited to consultations, evaluations, treatment notes, standardized and non-standardized assessments to track/establish outcome measures, progress notes, discharge notes, patient education, and encounters completed on all patients prescribed in accordance with Station policies (VA, Rehab, OT) for content and established Policy for timeliness. 5. OT will be able to assess quality control and evaluation of the professional services provided are managed. The incumbent will devise methods of obtaining and evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of treatment (outcome measures) and identify consistent qualities of successful and failed treatment(s). 6. OTs may be assigned to any program areas within PMRS/VAHCS, including inpatient and outpatient programs, either and/or any campus and provide professional, independent occupational therapy services. 7. OTs at this level are expected to provide professional clinical services, conducting research, carrying out education and training activities, clinical consultation, supervision, and administration. In performing these duties, the clinician demonstrates professional knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of theories, principles, and methodologies for the practice of occupational therapy. 8. OTs at this level are expected to serve as Clinical Instructors (CI) for OT or OTA students, completing all requirements entailed including supervision, documentation and education. 9. Clinician will document all service contacts on a timely basis including face-to-face interviews, collateral and networking contacts, and general correspondence. Maintains the case records in accordance with agency and regulatory standards and requirements. 10. Clinician will complete documentation that indicates appropriate level of supervisory oversight and coordination of care is being completed for OTA(s), and/or OT/OTA Students, based on most current State Practice Acts of Georgia and school requirements. *Other Duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30, Rotating Weekend/Holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 59874F Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).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) 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. 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/.