The HBPC Clinical Specialist for Occupational Therapy provides occupational therapy services to the veteran population enrolled in the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Service through the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Services include the provision of high quality and safe rehabilitative treatment, coordination of care with other pertinent VA services and clinical education/consultation regarding occupational therapy to staff and students.

Duties

Specific duties include: Screening/Evaluation & Re-evaluation: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for: - Screening of potential clients as needed. - Accepting and responding to HBPC OT consults in compliance with PM&RS and HBPC policies. - Evaluating the patient's functional, physical, and/or psycho-social abilities while considering the patient's capacities, the activities, and the environments in which these activities occur. - Evaluating the home environment with regard to safety and accessibility issues. - Collaborating with the patient in the evaluation process. - Following defined protocols when standardized assessments are used. - Recommending additional consultations or resources when the needs of the client can best be served by the expertise of other professionals or services. - Evaluating medical needs for orthotic, prosthetic or other adaptive equipment in accordance with medical center policies and educating the patient & family about safe & correct use. - Responding to inappropriate referrals in writing or verbally with written documentation of such. - Obtaining clarification for incomplete or unclear orders from the referring provider. Treatment: The OT is responsible for: - Reviewing pertinent patient data using the medical record and, as needed, remote data from VistaWeb. Developing, implementing and communicating the occupational therapy intervention plan based on the evaluation, patient goals, current best evidence and clinical reasoning. - Identifying general contraindications to treatment. - Scheduling and coordinating treatment with other VA services. Treatment may take place within the home setting or VA Medical Center while maintaining privacy and confidentiality as appropriate. - Functioning autonomously in carrying out patient education, specialized treatments, and applying occupational therapy procedures for which competency has been established and in accordance with laws or regulations and AOTA documents. - Modifying the treatment plan, therapeutic activities and interventions based on the changing needs, goals and performance of the patient. - Modifying the treatment plan when either the established goals or timeframes for achievement of those goals has been attained. Documentation: The OT is responsible for - Accurately documenting OT services in the medical record within the timeframes, formats and standards established by the PM&RS and HBPC Services and the Fayetteville VA Medical center. - Entering consults within the PM&RS Service (i.e., to Physical or Recreational Therapy) or to the Prosthetics service for rehabilitation equipment in accordance with PM&RS and medical center policies. Discharge Planning & Interdisciplinary Coordination: The OT is responsible for: - Identifying when patients have attained maximum benefit from occupational therapy services and terminating services as appropriate. - Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and effectively communicating the patient's response to care, occupational therapy recommendations and appropriate follow-up patient needs. Supervision: The OT is responsible for: - Participating in the clinical education of OT and OTA students including supervision of level I and/or II fieldwork and completion of fieldwork evaluation forms. - Supervising individuals who are volunteering in an official capacity through the Volunteer Service. Administrative Responsibilities: The OT is responsible for: - Maintaining state licensure. - Completing all VAMC mandatory training in a timely manner. - Completing Encounter information in accordance with Fayetteville VA Medical Center guidelines. - Assisting with the maintenance of rehabilitation equipment and supplies. - Using the computer system for storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, transmitting and receiving e-mail, activating printers, requesting leave, and accessing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) - Communicating and coordinating coverage for anticipated leave and communicating unanticipated leave in accordance with PM&RS and HBPC Service policies. - Covering administrative positions/responsibilities within the service when assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Available 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Proficiency. [Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).] 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. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Occupational Therapist, GS-9 [ ] (1) Education, Experience, or Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements. Occupational Therapist, GS-11 (1) 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.] Occupational Therapist, GS-12 (1) 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.] Preferred Experience: At least two years as an OT. Developing, implementing and communicating the occupational therapy intervention plan based on the evaluation, patient goals, current best evidence and clinical reasoning. Identifying general contraindications to treatment. Scheduling and coordinating treatment in a home care setting. Functioning autonomously in carrying out patient education, specialized treatments, and applying occupational therapy procedures for which competency has been established and in accordance with laws or regulations and AOTA documents. Modifying the treatment plan, therapeutic activities and interventions based on the changing needs, goals and performance of the patient. Modifying the treatment plan when either the established goals or timeframes for achievement of those goals has been attained. References: VA Handbook 5005/127 PART II APPENDIX G14 December 13, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Fayetteville NC VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 US
• Name: Chauntell Farmer
• Phone: 919-579-2548
• Email: [email protected]