Occupational Therapist (Clinical Specialist, Caregiver Support Program, CEAT)
An Occupational Therapist in this Clinical Specialist 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 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. Education and
Experience:
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. 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. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign occupational therapy programs meet the requirements if they have a current, full, active and unrestricted license. Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. 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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. 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:
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 Determinations:
In addition to all of the basic requirements listed above, the following criteria must be met in order to qualify for the grade of GS-13 CLINICAL SPECIALIST:
Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and directly related to the position being filled and one of the following:
(a) A minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice directly in the advanced practice area. This time must be within the past five years; (b) Certification in an area recognized by the AOTA; (c) Completion of a fellowship/residency or advanced degree program in the advanced practice area; or (d) An additional advanced degree in a related field. AND Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy across multiple areas of practice . (b) Ability to provide clinical guidance in the advanced practice area to other OT practitioners. (c) Knowledge of advanced specialized evaluation, interventions and services to independently develop treatment strategies for area of specialization. (d) Skill in developing protocols and procedures for intervention programs based on current occupational therapy theory, recent research, and practice. (e) Ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups about occupational therapy scope of practice for area of specialization. (f) Ability to implement, revise/update evidence based occupational therapy services and programming in area of specialization. References:
VA Handbook 5005/127, PART II, APPENDIX G14, dated December 13, 2019 The grade of this vacancy is GS-13. The only grade at which an applicant may be selected for this position is GS-13. 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 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. Education and
Experience:
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. 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. Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign occupational therapy programs meet the requirements if they have a current, full, active and unrestricted license. Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. 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. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. 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:
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 Determinations:
In addition to all of the basic requirements listed above, the following criteria must be met in order to qualify for the grade of GS-13 CLINICAL SPECIALIST:
Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and directly related to the position being filled and one of the following:
(a) A minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice directly in the advanced practice area. This time must be within the past five years; (b) Certification in an area recognized by the AOTA; (c) Completion of a fellowship/residency or advanced degree program in the advanced practice area; or (d) An additional advanced degree in a related field. AND Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy across multiple areas of practice . (b) Ability to provide clinical guidance in the advanced practice area to other OT practitioners. (c) Knowledge of advanced specialized evaluation, interventions and services to independently develop treatment strategies for area of specialization. (d) Skill in developing protocols and procedures for intervention programs based on current occupational therapy theory, recent research, and practice. (e) Ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups about occupational therapy scope of practice for area of specialization. (f) Ability to implement, revise/update evidence based occupational therapy services and programming in area of specialization. References:
VA Handbook 5005/127, PART II, APPENDIX G14, dated December 13, 2019 The grade of this vacancy is GS-13. The only grade at which an applicant may be selected for this position is GS-13. 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.
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0631 Occupational Therapist - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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