Impactful Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Independence

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Amarillo, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients with acute and chronic physical, occupational, and psychosocial dysfunction. The OT will promote prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation through individualized plans and outcomes-driven care.

Applicants must meet ACOTE-approved education/licensure, NBCOT certification, and current state license, with opportunities for graduate-level progression and temporary appointments as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens only as allowed by VA policy.
• Must meet ACOTE-approved OT education/licensure requirements.
• Hold NBCOT certification as an OT (active).
• Must possess full, current state OT license to practice.
• Graduate OTs may be appointed on temporary terms with licensure/certification expected.
• English language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment to promote prevention, remediation and rehabilitation of OT-related dysfunction.
• Perform clinical assessments and develop intervention plans with goals and methods.
• Administer and adjust OT interventions, collaborating with the care team.
• Document care and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

OT knowledge

Evaluation interpretation

Intervention planning

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy + 2 years of graduate education in related field

Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy

Tools

Orthoses fabrication

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Amarillo, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients with acute and chronic physical, occupational, and psychosocial dysfunction. The OT will promote prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation through individualized plans and outcomes-driven care.

Applicants must meet ACOTE-approved education/licensure, NBCOT certification, and current state license, with opportunities for graduate-level progression and temporary appointments as needed.