Occupational Therapist

Summary Therapist will practice Occupational Therapy in the assigned setting at the assigned location throughout South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service Programs as directed by the assigned Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) supervisor. A staff occupational therapist is responsible for the independent provision of comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools. Learn more about this agency Overview Location Kerrville, TX • 1 vacancy • Work site options Remote: No • Telework eligible: Yes Ad-hoc only Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Salary: $68,549 – $118,072 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 9 – 12 Work schedule: Full-time – Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Travel: 75% or less – You may be expected to travel to training events, conferences or to local clinics for patient care coverage as needed. Appointment type: Permanent Occupations and job series: 0631 Occupational Therapist Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service Security clearance: Not Required Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Background check: Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Education Note: Education credentials must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education documentation may be required. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Onboarding requirements and acceptable forms of identification per VA policy. Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement. Complete all application requirements detailed in this announcement. Trial period: As a condition of employment you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period with criteria listed for performance and agency needs. Qualifications Applicants pending educational or certification/licensure may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements : United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed where allowed by VA policy. Education and/or Experience. The individual must meet at least one of the following: Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and two years of experience as an occupational therapist; OR Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and two years of graduate education in a related field; OR Master’s Degree or higher in occupational therapy. Graduate OT eligibility under VA rules with licensure/certification requirements to be met for permanent appointment. Certification. NBCOT certification as an OT. State Licensure. Full, current, unrestricted state license to practice OT. Graduate OT appointments may be used temporarily under supervision and with restrictions as outlined in VA policy. Grade determinations GS-09: Education/Experience or Licensure as applicable. GS-11/GS-12: KSAs including knowledge of OT practice, evaluation interpretation, intervention planning, and collaboration. Reference: VA Qualification Standards. Education Note: Only education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education should be used for qualification purposes. Foreign credentials require documentation. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides comprehensive benefits. Open to federal employees with eligibility depending on position type. Required documents To apply, provide a complete Application Package including: Long-form resume/CV Cover Letter Licenses and Certifications Transcript Veterans’ preference information and other required qualifications are provided in the announcement. How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. The application window and instructions are included in the posting. Preview the questionnaire using the provided link. Agency contact information: Kathrine Howe, View email address on click.appcast.io, Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78229 #J-18808-Ljbffr