Occupational Therapist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Occupational Therapist is a health care professional working as part o the rehabilitation care team in a variety of settings. This Occupational Therapist is assigned to the Physical Medical and Rehabilitation Service (PMR). The Occupational Therapist provides assessment and treatment interventions on an independent basis across the continuum of care and services provided by the service. The incumbent will be expected to carry out general duty assignments but additionally serve as a subject matter expert in their assigned clinical area. The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy program for patients with physical disabilities limiting independence in self-care and living skills. The incumbent will independently plan, develop and implement occupational therapy services including patient care, staff in-servicing and clinical education. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with multiple medical problems involving physical, psychosocial, and cognitive disabilities. Duties include but not limited to: Provides direct patient care as assigned delivering Occupational Therapy services according to program requirements Screens patients for Occupational Therapy services for appropriateness, types of services and rehabilitation potential Independently develops and implements Occupational Therapy treatment using judgement to modify the treatment as a result of changing medical conditions Assists multidisciplinary medical team in coordination or patient's treatment and discharge planning Communicates with patients, families, treatment team members, and other Medical Center personnel and associates in the community to provide comprehensive services Utilizes aides, students, and volunteers to implement Occupational Therapy Services Works collaboratively with the leadership to design and implement programs within PMRs Service Maintains and submits in a timely manner statistics and other required reports Works independently. Responsible for the program and clinics assigned and confers with supervisor at periodic intervals for the purpose of keeping them informed of problem cases, workload and progress reports Acts as clinical supervisor for professional or technical level students or participates in equivalent educational activities as assigned Educates other health professionals and their trainees on the role of Occupational Therapy services Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday ; 7:30AM - 4:00PM PST Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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, AND Education [and/or Experience]: [The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: 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 A

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