The position is located in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service at the Richmond VA Medical Center campus. The Occupational Therapist practices independently and is responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools.

Duties

Assignment: Supervisory OTs at this level are generally found at complex facilities. The supervisory occupational therapist is responsible for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the occupational therapy program in an OT section or equivalent work group. They have oversight for planning and directing the staff assignments in a variety of clinical settings. The supervisory OT provides a Veteran/client centered environment while enhancing staff engagement. Typical duties include: assigning work; monitoring clinical performance; resolving staff conflicts; identifying continuing education and training needs; and preparing performance standards and ratings. They interview candidates for positions; recommend appointments, advancements, or when appropriate, disciplinary actions; administer leave; and coordinate staffing needs. Supervisory OTs may provide occupational therapy and have capacity to care for more complex patients. They develop/initiate new treatment programs which integrate outcomes and advancements in practice from current research findings. The supervisory OT serves as an instructor in the facility's in-service clinical training program. They serve as an advocate and resource consultant to the therapy staff and facility-at-large through communication with other departments, physicians, external agencies and other groups regarding programs and operation of the occupational therapy section. Work Schedule: 8AM - 4:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-0631-13 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. Grade Determinations: GS-13-Step-1/ $107,915 - GS13-Step-10/ $140,293 Preferred Experience: SCI&D, ALS, MS, ATP, Annual Evaluations, VVC, Secure Messaging, tele-rehabilitation, seating and mobility, power wheelchair evaluations & assessments; home evaluations. References: VA Handbook 5005 Change 127-13 Dec 2019, Functional Statement Physical Requirements: The incumbent may engage in the following activities/position/tasks as defined by the 1991 Dictionary of Occupational Titles and to Selected Characteristics of Occupations Found in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: a. Position: Occasional Standing/Walking/Sitting b. Weight/Force: Occasional Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling up to 50 pounds c. Agility: Occasional Stooping/Crouching d. Dexterity: Frequent Handling/Fingering e. Coordination: Frequent Talking/Hearing f. Vision/Hearing: Frequent Near Acuity/Depth Perception/Accommodation; Occasional Color Vision/Field of Vision g. Motor Vehicle Operation: Occasional

Education

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

Education, Experience, and Licensure: Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.

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 Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Nassar Brisker
• Email: [email protected]