Occupational Therapist (Outpatient)

Job Title

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Clinical
  • Independently and comprehensively evaluates a wide variety of patients as appropriate for their diagnosis to determine current levels of function and areas of impairment. Evaluations may include the following areas: activities of daily living, strength, range of motion, sensation, perception, and cognition using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools.
  • Based on the evaluation and collaboration with the patient, treatment team, and significant others (when appropriate), develops a treatment plan and measurable goals designed to restore function, compensate for dysfunction, and minimize debilitation.
  • Implements occupational therapy plans to meet the patient's rehabilitation objectives. Treatment may include functional activities and specific treatment methods and modalities which have as their goal the improvement of patient's activities of daily living, strength, range of motion, sensation, perception, or cognitive status. Treatment may involve the prescription, fabrication, and training in the use of splints and adaptive equipment as well as instructing the patient and/or caregiver in its safe and proper use.
  • Other interventions may include the evaluation for, prescription of and training in, the use of wheelchairs and power mobility devices. The assessments may include patient's fixed and modifiable deformities, sitting/postural requirements, presence of amputations, skin integrity, pressure areas, living environment, and mode of transportation for the device. Ensuring an appropriate fit of a manual wheelchair may include making some mechanical adjustments and/or attaching positioning devices and accessories.
• Educational
  • Increases knowledge and skills by attending seminar, workshops, lectures, and in-services, particularly in the field of physical rehabilitation.
  • Develops and implements interdepartmental and intradepartmental in-services and ongoing training.
  • Supervises and trains occupational therapy interns and students when assigned by supervisor.
  • Interprets occupational therapy to patients, residents, allied health professionals, students, volunteers, visiting public and Veterans Affairs officials.
• Administrative
  • Identifies supply and equipment needs and submits requests for ordering and ensuring proper supply inventory levels are maintained.
  • Maintains a safe and orderly clinic environment. Responsible for identifying safety hazards and faulty equipment in the OT clinic and submitting appropriate work orders.
  • Participates in developing Quality Improvement indicators, monitors QI activity, and provides statistical data as needed.
  • Identifies opportunities for program development and assists Section Chief in developing new programs or expanding current programs.

Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs