Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRC/CRC Float

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Palo Alto (CA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist for the Veterans Affairs system in California. The role requires completion of an OT degree with NBCOT certification, and a valid state license to practice.

Graduate education or experience may qualify for higher GS levels. Graduate OT appointments may be available with supervision and licensure requirements, with progression to GS-12 upon licensure and KSAs.

Formación

• Candidate must possess NBCOT certification as an OT.
• Full, current, and unrestricted OT state licensure in the U.S. or D.C.
• Driver's license valid and unrestricted.

Conocimientos

OT practice knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical evaluation & intervention

Educación

Bachelor's in OT + 2 years experience

Bachelor's in OT + 2 years grad education

Master's or higher in OT

Descripción del empleo

Basic Requirements

1. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

2. English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

3. Education and/or Experience:

• The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below:
  1. 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 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master's or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. OR
  2. 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's or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. OR
  3. Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy.
• 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

4. Certification: Candidates must possess a current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification as an OT.

5. State Licensure: Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.

6. Driver's License: Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Exceptions for the Graduate Occupational Therapist

1. OT graduates from an approved occupational therapy program who otherwise meet the minimum qualification requirements, but who do not possess NBCOT certification and/or state licensure, may be appointed, pending certification and/or licensure, as a graduate OT on a full‑time temporary appointment not‑to‑exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2).
2. Graduate OTs may only be appointed at the GS‑9 grade level and may not be promoted/converted to the GS‑11 level until licensure and/or certification is obtained. For grade levels at or above the developmental GS‑11 grade level, the OT must be certified and licensed.
3. A graduate OT may provide care only under the direct supervision of a licensed OT who meets all state regulatory requirements.
4. Temporary graduate OT appointments may not be extended beyond two years, or converted to a new temporary appointment.

Grandfathering Provision

1. They may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance level, or changed to a lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the full performance level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
2. If an OT who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee will lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
3. OTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
4. OTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.

Grade Determinations

Occupational Therapist GS‑9:

• Education, Experience, or Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements.

GS‑11:

• Education, Experience, or Licensure:
  • (a) Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS‑9 grade level and directly related to the position being filled; or
  • (b) Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field; or
  • (c) Doctorate in occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • (a) Knowledge of occupational therapy practice.
  • (b) Ability to administer/interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate intervention plans, including goals and methods of treatment.
  • (c) Ability to implement intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
  • (d) Skill in monitoring an individual's response to interventions and modify treatment plans and reevaluating as indicated.
  • (e) Ability to communicate and or collaborate with patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals and/or other individuals verbally and in writing.
  • (f) Knowledge of health and safety regulations to minimize risk in the provision of patient care and the environment of care.
  • (g) Knowledge of applicable regulations governing documentation, reimbursement and workload entry in accordance with established professional practice.

GS‑12:

• Education, Experience, and Licensure: Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS‑11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence-based practice. Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
  • Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment).
  • Ability to conduct OT related in‑service and clinical training.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS‑09 to GS‑12.