Occupational Therapist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver ethical, patient-centered OT services in Spinal Cord Injuries/Disorders, addressing complex mobility, independence, and participation needs.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with the treatment team. Education for patients and caregivers is provided, including wheelchair assessment and positioning guidance.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions.
• Foreign education must provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT evaluations and therapy to improve ADL, IADL, work, education, and social participation.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on diagnosis, goals, and discharge environment.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to set goals and discharge plans and educate patients and caregivers.
• Perform wheelchair assessments and positioning to support SCI clients.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

OT degree

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The primary responsibility of this assignment is the delivery of ethical, customer oriented, quality and specialized Occupational Therapy services in Spinal Cord Injuries/Disorders System of Care. These are complex patients with acute, sub-acute or prolonged physical and/or psychosocial dysfunction.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist independently performs a comprehensive evaluation and interpretation of the level of functions and carries out the appropriate therapy to teach new or compensating skills to optimize patient performance on his/her roles. Work is done independently, with general supervision and performance evaluated by outcomes.

Duties include but are not limited to: Provide direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness and performance in ADL, instrumental IADL, education, work, play, leisure and social participation. Uses standard and non-standard evaluation procedures and advanced techniques to obtain information about patient's impairment, activity limitations, participation restrictions, strengths and barriers.

Adapts assessment tools to the complexity of the diagnosis and identify the need for further depth specific assessment. Develops and implements independently, an individualized treatment program based on patients' goals, evaluation findings, physician recommendations, person potential to benefit and intended discharge environment.

Collaborates with the treatment team by interpreting assessments predicted outcomes and rehabilitation needs for establishing or modifying treatment goals and discharge plans. Assesses educational needs of patients and caregivers and meets those considering physical/mental capabilities, cultural and behavioral variables. Orients patients and family or caregiver on assessment findings and treatment plan to involve them in the total rehabilitation management of the person.

Education will be documented to keep track, and reinforce education as needed. Performs assessment for wheelchair(s) (manual, motorized and/or sports) and configuration cushion assessment and provides adequate positioning which is important in spinal cord injury person(s) served. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday thru Saturday (May include some evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call duties(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.

The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 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 $50460 – $116362/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.