The Social Work Service is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for the VA Medical Center in Dublin Georgia.

Duties

The Occupational Therapist functions as the Case Manager for CVVAMC's Housing and Urban Development/VA Supportive Housing (HUD VASH). The occupational therapist provides comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation and treatment for complex, chronic, and acute disease, mental health, and addiction in homeless veterans in all Dublin VA Homeless programs. The typical duties may include, but are not limited to: Coordination of case management services across the continuum of care for Veterans receiving housing provided through HUD Section 8 housing vouchers. Screening/triaging of OT consults are needed. Accepting and responding to OT consults in compliance with PM&RS and Social Work Service policies. Evaluating the Veteran'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 including site visits of HUD-VASH apartments with regard to safety and accessibility issues as indicated by the plan of care and in compliance with local housing codes. Involving the Veteran and their caregivers in the evaluation process using a patient-centered approach. Delegating specific aspects of the screening, evaluation, or re-evaluation process (using specific assessment tools, instruments, or observation) to an Occupational Therapy Assistance (OTA) who has documented competencies in performing those duties. The OT is responsible for interpreting the information provided by the OTA and integrating that information into the evaluation decision making process. Following defined protocols when standardized assessments are used. Coordinating care to ensure comprehensive service delivery including recommending/entering additional consultations (i.e., to Physical or Recreational Therapy or prosthetic services, VA regional offices and/or community agencies) when the needs of the Veteran 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. Performing home or other off-site environmental assessments when appropriately justified and when training and competency in medical center policies governing home/off-site visits has been completed. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS 55086 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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 Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education. 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. 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. Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. 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: GS-12 Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled. Candidates must also demonstrate the following KSAs: 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. Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders. 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. Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment). Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training. References: VA Handbook 5005/127 PART II APPENDIX G14 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44pounds), Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (2 hours), Standing (8 hours), Repeated bending (4 hours), Both legs required, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Hearing (aid permitted), and Mental & Emotional Stability.

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 Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Boulevard Dublin, GA 31021 US
• Name: Kara Wanner
• Email: [email protected]