Occupational Therapy Assistant

U.S. Department of Defense; Landstuhl; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A vital role at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient rehabilitation. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and administering modalities such as ultrasound and electric stimulation. Applicants must hold a U.S. occupational therapy license and have relevant specialized experience.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a current, active, valid license as Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Specialized experience in implementing treatment plans required.
• Ability to maintain BLS certification is necessary.

Aufgaben

• Develop treatment programs according to set goals.
• Administer a variety of therapy modalities to patients.
• Provide guidance and supervision during treatments.

Kenntnisse

Patient Education

Therapy Modalities

Rehabilitation Guidance

Ausbildung

Graduate-level Education in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

About the Position: This position is located at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. You will be assigned to the Director of Surgery, Occupational Therapy Service.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

• Develop a treatment program according to the established goals in the treatment plan.
• Administer full range of occupational therapy modalities such as ultrasound, phonophoresis, electric stimulation and splinting.
• Provide instruction, education and motivation to patients.
• Make recommendations regarding additional services.
• Provide guidance and supervision to patients during clinic treatment and rehabilitation process.
• Maintain treatment areas, administrative areas and personal spaces in a safe and orderly manner.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing occupational therapy treatment plans and reporting on occupational therapy patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Occupational Therapy.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

AND

Licensure: A current, active, valid, unrestricted license as a Occupational Therapy Assistant, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your license with your application package .)