Occupational Therapist (Caregiver Support Program)
An Occupational Therapist in this position must demonstrate the ability to apply advanced occupational therapy knowledge, theories, and techniques to a full range of patient populations. Major duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Apply advanced clinical skills in areas such as sensory motor, to include sensory integration, neuromuscular and motor; cognitive integration and cognitive components; and psychosocial skills and psychological components. - Administrator standardized and non-standardized tests to assess occupational performance areas of activities of daily living (ADL), work activities and play/leisure activities. - Serve as the rehabilitation therapy liaison to an interdisciplinary team in complex rehabilitation settings. - Demonstrate expertise in leadership at the systems level that is sustainable, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex situations. - Incorporate professional standards and implements broad-reaching evidence-based change. - Lead and organize delivery of services to assure continuity and peer accountability for practice. - Use knowledge of the CSP to matrix Veteran level of functioning with the appropriate CSP services to ensure patient safety, recovery, and program stewardship. and organizing delivery of care. - Apply advanced discipline's clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating PCAFC eligibility. - Function as a technical expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. - Evaluate, systematically, current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. - Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, from 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/03/2020. Basic Requirements:
a. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. b. 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 Therapy Association website or at their office address:
American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. c. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign occupational therapy programs meet the requirements if they have a full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. d. Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. e. State Licensure. Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. f. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on December 13, 2019, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of this occupation. j. Physical Requirements. See below for more information. k. English Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Preferred Experience for the most highly qualified applicant includes:
-Knowledge of complex medical, geriatric and psychiatric diagnosis and patient population specific needs -Experience with Caregiver Support Program -Functions as a technical expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. -Evaluates, systematically, current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. GRADE DETERMINATION for Occupational Therapist, GS-12. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the qualifications at this level. (1) Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled. (2) Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice. (b) Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits. (c) Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders. (d) Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities and procedures to meet the needs of patients. (e) Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment). (f) Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training. Assignment. OTs at this level practice independently and are responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools. OTs select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, and performance in ADL, instrumental IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. OTs demonstrate a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application through the use of activity analysis, behavioral intervention, frame of references, and therapeutic procedures. They are assigned to all program areas within VHA and provide professional, independent occupational therapy services. OTs at this level may be given assignments in any area where advanced specialized knowledge is not required on a recurring basis due to the patient population served and complexity of the facility and/or treatment area. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the duty time). References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G14, Dated December 13, 2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is only at the GS-12 level. Physical Requirements:
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
- Apply advanced clinical skills in areas such as sensory motor, to include sensory integration, neuromuscular and motor; cognitive integration and cognitive components; and psychosocial skills and psychological components. - Administrator standardized and non-standardized tests to assess occupational performance areas of activities of daily living (ADL), work activities and play/leisure activities. - Serve as the rehabilitation therapy liaison to an interdisciplinary team in complex rehabilitation settings. - Demonstrate expertise in leadership at the systems level that is sustainable, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex situations. - Incorporate professional standards and implements broad-reaching evidence-based change. - Lead and organize delivery of services to assure continuity and peer accountability for practice. - Use knowledge of the CSP to matrix Veteran level of functioning with the appropriate CSP services to ensure patient safety, recovery, and program stewardship. and organizing delivery of care. - Apply advanced discipline's clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating PCAFC eligibility. - Function as a technical expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. - Evaluate, systematically, current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. - Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, from 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/03/2020. Basic Requirements:
a. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. b. 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 Therapy Association website or at their office address:
American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. c. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign occupational therapy programs meet the requirements if they have a full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. d. Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. e. State Licensure. Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. f. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA in this occupational series or in another occupational series that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on December 13, 2019, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of this occupation. j. Physical Requirements. See below for more information. k. English Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Preferred Experience for the most highly qualified applicant includes:
-Knowledge of complex medical, geriatric and psychiatric diagnosis and patient population specific needs -Experience with Caregiver Support Program -Functions as a technical expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. -Evaluates, systematically, current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. GRADE DETERMINATION for Occupational Therapist, GS-12. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the qualifications at this level. (1) Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled. (2) Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice. (b) Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits. (c) Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders. (d) Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities and procedures to meet the needs of patients. (e) Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment). (f) Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training. Assignment. OTs at this level practice independently and are responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools. OTs select and provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, and performance in ADL, instrumental IADL, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation. OTs demonstrate a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application through the use of activity analysis, behavioral intervention, frame of references, and therapeutic procedures. They are assigned to all program areas within VHA and provide professional, independent occupational therapy services. OTs at this level may be given assignments in any area where advanced specialized knowledge is not required on a recurring basis due to the patient population served and complexity of the facility and/or treatment area. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis, where the complexity and amount of work is not substantial (less than 25% of the duty time). References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G14, Dated December 13, 2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is only at the GS-12 level. Physical Requirements:
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.
- Department:
0631 Occupational Therapist - Salary Range:
$74,596 to $96,978 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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