Supervisory Occupational Therapist

The Supervisory OT is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of the Occupational Therapy Program. The program consists of occupational therapy services provided at multiple locations within the Las Vegas valley and OT embedded within the mental health residential care line. She/he plans, develops, monitors, and evaluates effectiveness of new and existing occupational therapy programs, and is responsible for the outcomes and level of work performed. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties to include but not limited to the following: Responsible for ensuring the coordination of occupational therapy related servicesprovided, as well as an optimal collaboration with other healthcare providers within the facility. Provides direct supervisory responsibility for large and diverse OT staff. Supervises and manages of additional OTs and COTAs stationed at Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Responsible for developing clinical and procedural policies for the Occupational Therapy department as well as education and compliance for policy adherence. Responsible for development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of departmental strategic planning, ensuring alliance with VA and VHA priorities. Assigns work, monitors, and reassigns work as necessary to ensure effective coverage. completes performance appraisals and disciplinary actions, monitors clinical privileges, monitors and approves leave and reviews therapists work for timeliness. Maintains minimal clinical duties as an occupational therapist with advanced practice in physical rehabilitation with the ability to function with a great deal of autonomy and expertise. Direct patient care with goal of maximizing Veteran's ability to functional independentl Assigned to perform as a back-up for the outpatient occupational therapy clinics as coverage warrants. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. Education and/or Experience. (1) The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: (a) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. or (b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field;NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. or (c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy.(2) Individuals must be a graduate of a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Ther

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