Supervisory Occupational Therapist

Quick Facts

• Title: Supervisory Occupational Therapist

Description

The Supervisory Occupational Therapist leads and manages the occupational therapy program within an OT section, directing staff assignments across a variety of clinical settings. The role advocates for a Veteran/client-centered environment, supports staff engagement, resolves conflicts, identifies training needs, and manages performance standards and ratings. You also provide occupational therapy care for more complex patients and develop new treatment programs using current research and evidence-based guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and administer the occupational therapy program and oversee staff assignments

• Assign work; monitor clinical performance; resolve staff conflicts; identify continuing education/training needs

• Prepare performance standards and ratings

• Interview candidates; recommend appointments/advancements; recommend disciplinary actions when appropriate; administer leave; coordinate staffing needs

• Provide occupational therapy care, including for more complex patients

• Develop and initiate new treatment programs integrating current research and practice advancements

• Serve as an instructor for facility in-service clinical training

• Act as an advocate/resource by communicating with departments, physicians, and external agencies about program operations

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

• Background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Pass pre-employment physical examination

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

• Education/experience: Bachelor’s in occupational therapy + 2 years OT experience; or Bachelor’s in occupational therapy + 2 years graduate education in a related field; or Master’s degree or higher in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-approved program

• Current NBCOT certification

• Full, current, unrestricted state license to practice OT

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type.