Occupational Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Home Team Occupational Therapist (Clinical Specialist) for Geriatrics and Extended Care Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System - Brockton Facility. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The incumbent functions as a Clinical Occupational Therapy Specialist for the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service of the VA Boston Healthcare System, working within the Choose Home Team. This position requires a fully licensed and registered Occupational Therapist who possesses advanced specialty certification and is a subject matter expert in home and community-based rehabilitation of medically complex Veterans. The primary functions of this position are to perform comprehensive OT examinations and evaluations, interpret complex findings, establish an occupational therapy diagnosis and prognosis within the scope of OT practice, and independently implement advanced intervention plans for patients referred for specialized OT services while also integrating the rehab perspective and plan of care into the overall team plan of care. This position's secondary function is consultation for complex Veterans under other services who require home-based evaluation to avoid hospitalization or nursing home placement. This position operated autonomously in the community without other on site support. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Conducts independent, specialized, and advanced evaluations using standardized and evidence- based techniques across physical , cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental domains Consults with referring providers or interdisciplinary team members to adjust treatment plans in response to contraindications, precautions and treatment parameters Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skill in prescribing, measuring, and educating Veterans on the use of wheelchairs, scooters, lifts, ramps, HISA related modifications hospital beds, and other durable medical equipment used to optimize function in the home and community settings Collaborates with prosthetics and vendors to expedite delivery of ordered equipment and when necessary, installs/fits it in the home or facility. Determines when environmental modifications such as HISA are indicated and guides Veterans and families in completing applications Develop highly specialized, evidence based, client centered treatment plans appropriate for the disabilities and conditions being treated. Establishes measurable goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers. Independently implements and adapts treatment programs based on clinical presentation and evolving medical status. Implements a full range of specialized OT interventions, including ADL/IADL training, cognitive retraining, environmental modification, assistive technology, functional mobility training, physical agent modalities, neuromuscular retraining, community reintegration and other evidence-based treatment techniques. The incumbent must adhere to the facility's rules, policies, and procedures, as well as the American Occupational Therapy Association Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics ensuring high-quality patient care. Functional Statement: 523-F08569 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed Schedule: May be Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is not a bargaining unit position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selectee may be required to work at any Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed. The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational

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