Supervisory Occupational Therapist

<p>Supervisory Occupational Therapist practices at the CAVHS which is a Level 1, highly complex, two division facility, multi-CBOC program with occupational therapy at all levels of acute care to outpatient services. The CAVHS is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. This position is in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS).</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The duties of the Supervisory Occupational Therapist include, but are not limited: Supervisory: Coordinates clinic activities across multiple disciplines including physician, APN, Chiropractor, RN, physical therapy and occupational therapy including assignment of work for evaluation and treatment of patients referred to PMRS North Little Rock Division. Clinics include a variety of specialty areas including Physician Pain procedures, 15 bed CARF Accredited Rehabilitation Unit, 15 bed Geriatric Rehabilitation unit, 3 Community Living Centers inpatients units, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, lymphedema program, Inpatient, Musculoskeletal, Outpatient, SCI, Orthopedic, Wheelchair, Amputee, Prosthetics Brace, and a drivers rehabilitation program. Reviews all PMRS North Little Rock Division Inpatient and Outpatient consults to determine appropriateness of physical and occupational therapy orders. Contacts referring providers for further clarification of orders as necessary and educates referring providers on services provided by PMRS. Determines department priorities, assigning work, and ensuring that established productivity is maintained across multiple disciplines including physical therapy, chiropractic, nursing, occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy assistants, and medical support assistants. Assists Program Director in monitoring scheduling practices for physician, APN, chiropractor, RN, physical therapy, and occupational therapy clinics to ensure that patients are scheduled in a timely manner based on acuity to promote the highest possible functional outcome. Maintains scheduling access by completing all required classes and is knowledgeable of all scheduling directives and mandates to ensure compliance in scheduling procedures. Clinical: Solves complex treatment problems related to occupational therapy, using advanced knowledge to adapt and modify treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the patients across multiple areas of practice. Evaluates patients with simple and complex diagnoses to identify specific occupational therapy treatment problems. Using a wide range of knowledge across multiple areas of occupational therapy, the incumbent develops a specific occupational therapy treatment plan for each patient utilizing evidenced based practice. Establishes short-term and long-term occupational therapy patient treatment goals that are objective, measurable, functional, and time limited in collaboration with the patient and significant other/caregivers. Monitors the clinically appropriate treatment plan and frequently assesses the patient's progress toward occupational therapy treatment goals; modifying the goals and treatment program as indicated. Monitors patient's emergency medical needs, intolerance to treatment, changes in the patient's physical/mental status, and takes appropriate action as necessary. Incumbent is aware of the special needs/problems associated with patients across many areas of occupational therapy and is able to adjust the treatment program as needed. Administrative: Provides all statistical data as requested. Initiates and develops data management programs and tools to meet the administrative coordination needs of the service and Comprehensive Rehabilitation program. Assures that documentation supports IDC-10 and CPT codes utilized to capture workload and for billing purposes. Identifies and corrects, if possible, any safety hazards and reports equipment malfunctions. Maintains supplies at effective level for treatment and ensures their appropriate use. Participates in department meetings on the Annual Business Plan and makes recommendations for additions of equipment and occupational therapy treatment programs. Supervises and guides non-professional assistants/aides involved in occupational therapy treatment to maintain overall responsibility of treatment. Maintains personal productivity and manages effective use of time/schedules for occupational therapy. Education: Completes continuing education annually across many areas of occupational therapy and shares information with other professionals through in-services, presentations, and one to one meetings. Provides in-service trainings for OT's, DO's, DC's, APNs, RNs, KT's, PT's, MD's and other health care professionals or students in many areas pertaining to occupational therapy. Supervises and guides non-professional assistants/aides involved in physical therapy treatment to maintain overall responsibility of treatment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position .Functional Statement #: 598-00520-F 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. 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.