Occupational Therapist-Neurologic Clinical Specialist

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The duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs direct patient care within specialty area at least 25% of the time; Some patient care duties outside of specialty area may be assigned depending on clinical demand.
2. Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in multiple interdisciplinary areas. Conducts comprehensive examinations, treatment planning and interventions, documentation, and follow-up evaluations within multiple settings and levels of care.
3. Expected to have advanced knowledge patients served within the neurological clinical spectrum (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, etc.), and demonstrated ability to apply this advanced knowledge to provide clinical guidance to other occupational therapists in the department.
4. Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of monitors of quality of care with respect to patients with neurologic diagnoses as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patients within VA Puget Sound.
5. Uses knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence-based practice. Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits.
6. Uses critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
7. Documents initial evaluations, progress, and discharge planning in a timely, concise manner, per section documentation and consult management requirements.
8. Assesses the need for and patient's ability to use adaptive equipment including cognitive prosthetic devices, assistive technology, ADL aids, power wheelchairs, bathroom aids, computers and accessories, and environmental control units.
9. Initiates ordering, delivery and training in the use of patient specific adaptive equipment in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner, utilizing the processes related to the procurement of prosthetic equipment.
10. Incorporates the Whole Health model of care into all encounters- providing a comprehensive approach that addresses the individual's physical, mental and emotional well-being.
11. Collaborates and treats as assigned within all clinical areas of the RCS occupational therapy scope - to include inpatient and outpatient services.
12. Initiates, leads, and supports research projects related to clinical specialty area including but not limited: writing grants, guiding others in the process, and direct clinical participation in research.
13. Maintains current NBCOT certifications and state licensing requirements; and completes all mandatory training as required by the facility.
14. Collaborate with VISN and local facility leadership to implement and monitor nationwide strategies for enhancing OT care and services for patients with neurological disorders.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized on needs of the clinic.

Telework: Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.