Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Quick Facts

• Role: Outpatient Occupational Therapist

• Setting: Outpatient department with rotations to Inpatient as required

• Schedule: 8:00am–4:30pm Monday–Friday; rotates to cover weekends and holidays

Description

Provide independent occupational therapy services for Veterans through referrals and/or self-referrals. Perform patient evaluations, develop patient-centered plans of care with measurable goals, and deliver advanced therapeutic interventions. Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, document treatment progression and modifications, and follow safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and interpret evidence-based functional tests and measurements

• Develop rehabilitation diagnosis/prognosis and individualized plans of care based on occupational profile, performance skills, environment, and context

• Implement treatment programs using complex and innovative therapeutic techniques and adaptive strategies

• Provide equipment/materials, instruction, encouragement, and counseling to support functional mobility and ADL performance

• Respond to adverse reactions or emergencies, modify the plan of care as needed, and document progress and changes

• Schedule patients for treatment, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and provide relief coverage as needed

• Participate in updates to evaluation forms and clinical protocols for the assigned setting

• Deliver in-services/clinical training and contribute to education/advancement of OT knowledge for outpatient/inpatient management

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation eligibility

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements; pass pre-employment physical examination

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation

• Ability to serve a 1- or 2-year trial period

• ACOTE-approved OT degree and/or required education/experience per basic requirements

• Current NBCOT certification

• Full, current, unrestricted state occupational therapy license (or District of Columbia)

• Maintain required licensure and NBCOT certification in good standing

• Ability to meet physical requirements for patient care (including lifting up to 44 lb and driving as required)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time/part-time/intermittent).