Occupational Therapist

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Network East. It is located within the Department of Rehabilitative Services at Martin Army Community Hospital located on Fort Benning, Georgia. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Occupational Therapist performs a wide range of complex occupational therapy duties requiring an advanced practical knowledge of occupational therapy, evidence-based medicine and data collection. Develop evidence based, patient centered, trauma informed, and goal-oriented treatment plans for patients presenting with a broad spectrum of physical, cognitive, psycho-social, and environmental dysfunctions. Treatment plans may include, but are not limited to activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, self-management skills, work, leisure, recreation, social participation, and work/community reintegration. Develop protocols and standing operating procedures (SOPs) for OT programs. Serve as Occupational Therapist subject matter expert for designated program. Serve as a member of various integrated, interdisciplinary/planning teams that plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate individual care plans for, and progress of, patients participating in the program. Demonstrate continued growth and learning through keeping license current and completing required CEU's. Incumbent may be responsible for the administrative management of the section including decisions concerning the delivery of care, contributing input to budgeting and staffing priorities, and coordinating resources throughout the community. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Occupational Therapist: Degree: A graduate (or higher level) degree that included an occupational therapy curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, and completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school. Certification: Applicants must have passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0631 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Evaluating occupational therapy patients; 2) Implementing occupational therapy treatment plans; and 3) Providing patient and/or staff education on occupational therapy techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement

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As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system, and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, by improving health and building readiness Anytime, Anywhere-Always.