Occupational Therapist
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Occupational Therapist right now, this job will be depute in Washington. For detail informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
901770
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle,! and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
Note:
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in th! e range of GS-9 to GS-11. The Professional Standards Board (a ! peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must pass pre-employment examination
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
The incumbent is assigned to the Mental Health Service, Inpatient Psychiatry Unit as a Staff Occupational Therapist. The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing direct patient ! care responsible for providing assessment and treatment for Veterans.
The Staff Occupational Therapist will be responsible to perform clinical, education and administrative functions to include but not limited to:
Clinical
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Interpret clinical prescriptions and referrals;
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Evaluate patients and appropriate for their age and diagnosis;
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Planning treatment with the treatment team;
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Develops and carries out occupational therapy treatment to meet the individual rehabilitation objectives;
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Continuously re-evaluates patient performance making appropriate modifications to the treatment plan;
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Documenting in writing in the format identified by the department and JCAHO policy;
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Supervises COTAs, cosigns their documentation, reviews and modifies plans of care as needed.
Education
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Provides patient and family ! education relating to each patientÂ's functional strengths and weakness! es in areas of activities of daily living, home and community management. This may address many areas impacted by physical, cognitive or behavioral issues.
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Orients patients, medical residents, allied health professionals, community organizations, students, volunteers to the purpose and function of occupational therapy.
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Informs therapists providing coverage the necessary information to treat the caseload that they are likely to be assigned.
Administrative
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Assists OT Clinical Specialist or OT Program Manager in identifying needs, designing and implementing programs for assigned services as needed;
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Provides accurate and timely information to OT Program Manager for all required reports and monthly statistics of patient visits and workload;
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Responsible for regularly monitoring the referrals received for OT to assure that they are appropriate;
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Responsib! le for insuring that all workload data for patients' appointments is done in a timely and accurate manner.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with occasional Saturdays.
Alternate Work Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm.
NOTES:
1. Department of Veterans Affairs employees will receive first consideration.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic requirement
: Must be a US Citizen.
Education:
Graduation from a degree program in Occupational Therapy approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations to include an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution).
English Language Proficiency
: OTs must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Certification/Examination:!
Possession of written documentation that the individual has pa! ssed the entry-level
certification examination for OTs which is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
State Licensure:
Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted state license, certification, or registration or trademark to practice occupational therapy in a State, Territory, a Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.
Exceptions for the Graduate Occupational Therapist
: Graduates from an approved occupational therapy program, but do not possess the NBCOT OTR certification and/or do not meet the state regulatory requirements, may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate OT not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2). This appointment may not be extended.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: SALARY IS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD.
In addition to the basic requirements fo! r employment, the following criteria must be met to determine grade level of the position:
GS-9: Experience or Education.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidate must have at least 1 year of post-graduate progressively responsible experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; or education equivalent to two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a field related to the practice of occupational therapy; or a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a closely related field accredited by ACOTE.
In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAOs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)
1) Knowledge of occupational therapy practice.
2) Ability to administer and interpret occupational therapy assessment and evaluation tools.
3) Ability! to interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate interventio! n plans, including goals and methods to achieve stated goals.
4) Ability to implement the intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
5) Skill to monitor the individual's response to interventions and modify treatment plan and reevaluates as indicated.
6) Skill and ability to communicate and or collaborate with the patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals or other individuals verbally and in writing.
7) Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and environmental maintenance.
8) Knowledge and ability to comply with all applicable regulations governing documentation, medical records, reimbursement and workload statistics in accordance with established professional practice and VHA.
Assignments: Candidates at this grade level serve as staff OTs in a career development position progressi! vely expanding their ability to provide assessment and treatment interventions for a wider range of human function systems. OTs at this level require less direction and guidance, but practice under the direction of an OT at or above the full performance level.
GS-11:
Education and Experience:
In addition to the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively complex experience and a broader scope of experience equivalent to the next lower grade directly related to the position being filled, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field.
In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAOs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)
1) Knowledge of advanced occupational therapy techniques to perfor! m functions associated within the occupational therapy scope of practic! e.
2) Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
3) Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment to the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in depth specific assessment of function and utilization of non-standard methods and techniques.
4) Knowledge of principles and techniques in the occupational therapy assessment and treatment of occupational, cognitive, and psychological functional deficits.
5) Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care providers.
6) Ability to facilitate and instruct in-service and clinical training programs.
7) Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and environmental maintenance.
Assignment:
OTs at this grade level must meet state regulatory requirements for assignment at ! this grade level, and are considered to be at the full performance level. Staff OTs at this level practice independently and are responsible for performing occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions. Staff OTs d
emonstrate 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 which are covered by Rehabilitation Services and provide professional, independent occupational therapy services in the assigned area. OTs at this level may be given general assignments in any occupational therapy program area where the 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 or may serve as the sole OT at a less complex facility. 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).
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in VA Handbook 5005/25, Part II; Appendix G14 dated 2/26/09, available at
http://www1.va.gov/ohrm/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.doc#AppIIG14
, Qualification Standard for Occupational Therapist
PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All educ! ation claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
Physical Requirements:
VA Directive and Handbook 5019, applicants must be able to perform the duties as a
Occupational Therapist.
Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of finger! s; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hour! s); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"; Hearing (aid permitted).
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application
checklist
or visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/i! ndex.aspx
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a! Federal employee.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job oppo! rtunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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