Occupational Therapist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at the Orlando VA Healthcare System provides direct patient care within the Anesthesia and Physical Medicine Service. The role involves planning and implementing treatment programs and working with an interdisciplinary team.

Typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with ad hoc telework opportunities. Salary ranges from $89,508 to $116,362 per year, with relocation/PCS not authorized per policy.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions.
• If using foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care as the primary function (100% clinical duties).
• Plan, develop and implement comprehensive treatment programs to restore or enhance function.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and document progress in the medical record.
• Plan discharge and coordinate continuation of care with appropriate referrals.
• Adhere to station policies on encounters and charges; telework may be ad hoc.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent will directly report to a Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Supervisor within the Anesthesia and Physical Medicine Service at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. While it is rare, there may be occasions when an Occupational Therapist will be required to provide service at another site on a temporary basis based on patient demand.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist's primary function is direct patient care. 100% of time is spent performing clinical duties. He/she plans, develops, and implements comprehensive, complex treatment programs for individual patients or groups of patients to relieve pain, restore or enhance performance, and maximize ability to function independently as possible.

The position major duties and responsibilities are: Based on the findings from a thorough assessment, plans an effective goal-directed treatment program that is appropriate and indicated for the disability/condition being treated. Depending on the setting, proficient in the use of VA Video conferencing (VVC) technology and use of Home Exercise Software to educate the patient. Creates a plan of care and refers treatment to an Occupational Therapist Assistant when appropriate.

Works closely with an interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementing of the patient's treatment program. When assessing or providing client care, the therapist considers the age of the client as it relates to the ability to understand directions, provide objective self-assessments, or any other medical milieu appropriate to the overall treatment plan.

Provides clients and families with counseling, education, information, and training regarding the nature of their diseases or disability, treatment plans and goals, home program, and post program adjustment. This is accomplished individually or with the interdisciplinary team, family and client. Recognizes contraindications and appropriateness of treatment prescribed by the primary provider and consults with provider if these are in question.

Appropriately plans client discharge and/or need for continuing treatment and terminates treatment when the client reaches maximum benefit. Documents all treatment, progress, education, counseling and training in the patients' medical record. Documentation is completed per station policies for content and timeliness. This includes timeliness of encounters and submission of charges. Work Schedule: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Telework: Adhoc, as determined by agency policy.

Functional Statement #: 82211F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements & 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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.