Occupational Therapist - Home Based Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration

Canton (OH)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 122,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Home Based Primary Care program in Canton, OH. The role includes patient home assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes licensure maintenance and continuing education, with standard M-F 8:00–16:30 hours and a non-telework arrangement at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. Applications due 2026-11-06.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two years of experience. Note: pre-2005 ACOTE accreditation pathways.
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy plus two years of graduate education in a related field (pre-2005 ACOTE decision).
Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Assist HBPC therapy supervisor in planning and developing treatment programs.
Assist in development and monitors of quality of care for HBPC within the Cleveland VA Medical Center.
Assess patients referred to HBPC for dysfunction; set goals and care plans.
Complete patient care documentation: evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes.
Provide expertise in planning for delivery of occupational therapy.
Serve as a resource to staff, students, and other health professionals; maintain licensure and CEUs.
Educate facility personnel on HBPC services and programs.

Skills

Occupational therapy licensure

Home-based care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy with 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy with 2 years grad education in related field

Master's degree or higher in occupational therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Home Based Primary Care

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care to veterans with complex medical and psychosocial conditions within the home care setting. HBPC therapist complete evaluations to determine the patient's function and safety in their home and community.

Key Responsibilities

Functions of the Occupational Therapist include but are not limited too: Assists the HBPC therapy supervisor in planning and developing various treatment programs to meet patient needs, as requested by HBPC therapy supervisor. Assists in the development, planning and implementation of monitors of quality of care with respect to HBPC as part of the comprehensive health care services delivered to the patients within the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

Assesses all patients who are consulted to HBPC for dysfunction using appropriate tests/measures, evaluates findings, and develops a plan of care with functional and measurable goals within appropriate timeframe that are based on assessment findings. Establishes and maintains contact with other health care providers involved in patient care via written, telephone and personal communication on a regular basis at the Cleveland VA Medical Center including CBOCs.

Completes all required patient care computerized documentation in a timely fashion, including initial evaluation, daily treatment, interdisciplinary care plans, progress notes, telephone contacts, consults, re-assessment and discharge notes in accordance with VA policy. Enters consults to Prosthetics department in accordance with HBPC service, national VA, and medical center policies. Provides expertise in planning for delivery of occupational therapy to patients.

Acts as a resource person to the staff, students, and other health care professionals Maintains professional licensure and completes all required annual continuing education for license renewal. Educates other facility personnel in the scope of HBPC services and programs involving a variety of health care specialties. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 93732A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & Education

Education [and/or Experience.](1) The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: (a) 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.

(2) Individuals must be a graduate of] a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. 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 $93461 – $121502/yr.

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.