Occupational Therapist - Therapy Rehab (Part Time)

Occupational therapist may be assigned to all program areas within VHA and provide professional, independent occupational therapy services to those patients consulted through a healthcare provider and/or self-referrals.

The O rganizational Location of the Position: Program III, in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas Clinic.

This is an open-continuous announcement, initial cut-off date of 05/15/2026.

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Veterans are scheduled for evaluation considering caseload complexity and acuity of medical condition. Coordinates Veteran schedule with other interdisciplinary team members.

Assessments of occupational performance; Evaluations include medical history, results and interpretation of relevant evidence based methods and appropriate functional tests and measurements. Demonstrates the skilled ability to evaluate client factors (specific capabilities, characteristics or beliefs), performance skills (motor skills, processing skills and social interaction), performance patterns (habits, routines and roles), environment (physical & social), and context (cultural, personal, temporal and virtual), the therapist in this position demonstrates the ability to analyze Veterans occupational performance in order to target identified outcomes.

Assess the patient's medical conditions, functional capabilities, limitations, restrictions and rehabilitation potential.

Treatment Implementation:

Implements complex and innovative therapeutic techniques not limited to: Therapeutic media, lifestyle coping skills and modifications, complementary and alternative modalities (CAM), cognitive therapy and mobility training to maintain or achieve veteran's physical and/or emotional rehabilitation potential.

Recognizes and responds to adverse reactions and emergency situations of the patient during the session and modifies the plan of care. Documents treatment progression and/or modifications accordingly.

Provides the equipment, materials, instruction, encouragement, or counseling necessary to promote functional mobility and activities performance.

Understand and adheres to department, program, and facility procedures.

Schedules Veterans for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinating schedules with other members of the treatment team.

Participates and contributes to the advancements of knowledge and techniques related to outpatient/inpatient management and Occupational therapy via in-services and/or may mentorship projects.

Conducts in-services for interdisciplinary team and other rehabilitation programs.

Work Schedule : 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Rotates to cover weekends and holiday.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.

Relocation Assistance: NotAuthorized.

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 .

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Telework : Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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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.

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. your performance and conduct;

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

HPTs: who are on track to graduate/complete the requirements should respond as if they have met the requirements. Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; NOTE : The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.

Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy.

Individuals must be a graduate of a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.Foreign Graduates. Graduates of foreign occupational therapy programs meet the requirements of subparagraph 3b(2) if they have a current, full, active and unrestricted license referred to in subparagraph 3e of this appendix.

Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license, to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Exceptions for the Graduate Occupational Therapist.

• 1) OT graduates from an approved occupational therapy program who otherwise meet the minimum qualification requirements, but who do not possess NBCOT certification and/or state licensure, may be appointed, pending certification and/or licensure,] as a graduate OT on a full-time temporary appointment] not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.2)Graduate OTs may only be appointed at the GS-9 grade level and may not be promoted/converted to the GS-11 level until licensure and/or certification is obtained. For grades levels at or above the developmental GS-11 grade level, the OT must be certified and licensed.
• 3) A graduate OT may provide care only under the direct supervision of a licensed OT who meets all state regulatory requirements.
• 4) Temporary graduate OT appointments may not be extended beyond two years, or converted to a new temporary appointment.

Occupational Therapist Qualification Standard

Occupational Therapist, GS-09

Occupational Therapist, GS-11

b) Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field; c) Doctorate in occupational therapy.

a) Knowledge of occupational therapy practice.

• d) Skill in monitoring an individual's response to interventions and modify treatment plans and reevaluating as indicated.
• e) Ability to communicate and or collaborate with patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals and/or other individuals verbally and in writing.
• f) Knowledge of health and safety regulations to minimize risk in the provision of patient care and the environment of care.
• g) Knowledge of applicable regulations governing documentation, reimbursement and workload entry in accordance with established professional practice.

Occupational Therapist, GS-12

a) Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice. b) Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders.

• c) Ability to use 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.
• d) Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment
• e) Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training.

Demonstrates knowledge, experience and skills in the prescription, fitting, and training in the use of specialty equipment. This includes needs for orthotics, static and dynamic (custom and/or prefabricated), assistive technology, wheelchair mobility, lifts and lift systems, devices for activities of daily living, modalities (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, etc.), Experience in Splinting, Intensive Care Units, and Upper extremity rehab.

~ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-12.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: The Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or higher degree must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). NOTE: If your school was accredited by Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the: Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) website: org), you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

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