The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System, Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Service, is currently recruiting for one (1) Occupational Therapist, at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center.

Duties

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) provides evaluation and treatment that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and mental dysfunction. The Occupational Therapist provides services for the PRRC and ICMHRS programs. This individual assists in the development and implementation of OT programming to accomplish the therapeutic objectives of the PRRC and ICMHRS, to maximize functional outcomes, to promote wellness and consumer empowerment, to promote community integration, and ultimately to assist Veterans in achieving their desired recovery goals. The PRRC and ICMHR Occupational Therapist serves those veterans with serious mental illness (SMI) whose ability to cope with the tasks of daily living is impaired by their mental illness. Major Duties and Responsibilities. Screening / Evaluation & Re-evaluation: Screening of potential PRRC & ICMHRS program participants and OT clients as needed. Accepting and responding to OT mental health consults in compliance with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service and/or Behavioral Health policies Evaluating referred Veterans to determine current level of functioning using standardized or specialized tests, interviews, observations, medical record review, and consultation with other professional staff. Treatment: Using multiple models of service delivery include individual sessions, group sessions and OT specific consultation services within the PRRC and ICMHRS teams. Demonstrates basic knowledge of principles and techniques in occupational therapy assessment and treatment of physical, cognitive, and psychological deficits for those patients with SMI. Maintain a caseload and provide a range of direct clinic services in the Recovery Consultant role for both PRRC and ICMHRS, utilizing generalist psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner knowledge in accordance with the standards, scope, and ethics of practice. Documentation: Accurately documenting OT services in the medical record within the timeframes, formats and standards established by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, OT department, PRRC, ICMHRS, Behavioral Health Service, and the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System. Utilizes Mental Health Suite to complete treatment plans and maintains compliance standards of 90% or above. Entering consults for services or for rehabilitation equipment in accordance with medical center policies. Interdisciplinary Coordination & Discharge Planning: Involvement as a core PRRC and ICMHRS team member with attendance at scheduled team meetings. Additionally, the incumbent will attend OT specific meetings or Behavioral Health meetings as appropriate. Participating in and/or leading interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning across various VA programs (Inpatient Psychiatry, CWT, HCHV, STAR, AMHC, TRS) and service lines. Recommending, designing, implementing, and coordinating interdisciplinary programming efforts in the provision of care. Teaching/Training/Supervision: Participating in the clinical education of OT, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, and subsidiary personal as appropriate. Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assists in their case formulation and forming appropriate treatment expectations regarding Veterans living with SMI. Provides clinical supervision or consultation to various disciplines and levels of training: medical students, psychiatric residents, nursing students, psychology practicum students, psychology postdoctoral fellows and psychology interns, as appropriate to location. Research/ Program Evaluation/ Quality Improvement: Has the primary responsibility for developing protocols and procedures for evaluation and intervention within PRRC and ICMHRS based on current OT theory, recent evidence, and practice. Is responsible for participating in PRRC and ICMHRS program development, program evaluation projects, and continuous quality improvement as discussed in meetings and in accordance with accrediting body standards (including CARF and Joint Commission Behavioral Health Standards). If applicable and time allows, plans, and oversees the completion of personal research programs designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Other Significant Responsibilities: Serves on medical center, VISN, and/or national VA committees or task forces. Represents the medical center at professional/program community group/events and committees. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 58674-0, 58675-0, 58350-0 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. Education and/or Experience. (1) The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: (a) 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. or (b) 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. or (c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy. (2) 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). ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. Licensure. 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., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. 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.S.C. § 7405(c)(2). (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. Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Occupational Therapist, GS-9 Education, Experience, or Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements. Occupational Therapist, GS-11 Education, Experience, or Licensure. (a) Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level and directly related to the position being filled; or (b) Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field; or (c) Doctorate in occupational therapy. GS-11 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the [experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of occupational therapy practice. (b) Ability to administer/interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate intervention plans, including goals and methods of treatment. (c) Ability to implement intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others. (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 Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled. GS-12 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the [experience above, the candidate] must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) 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. (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. Preferred Experience: Two years mental health experience. References: 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-9 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: The OKC VA Medical Center has a no-lift policy. Utilization of lifts is required for lifting greater than 35 pounds. Frequent lifting up to 35 pounds with frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching, getting up and down from the floor may be required during the performance of this position.

Education

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

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Oklahoma City VA Health Care System 921 Northeast 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 US
• Name: Travis Green
• Phone: 303-202-8679
• Email: [email protected]