Occupational Therapist (PMRS)

Veterans Health Administration; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks two Occupational Therapists for the Bay Pines VA Health Care System, one based in Bay Pines, FL and one in Cape Coral, FL. Therapists will provide comprehensive OT services to improve Veterans' independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include evaluating needs, documenting progress, coordinating schedules, and collaborating with families and staff. Telework is ad-hoc; regular hours as specified.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals for appropriateness and evaluates patient problems to determine OT needs using standard tests and measurements.
• Adapts and modifies treatment plans to meet patient needs.
• Documents patient status, progress, and treatment plans in writing or verbally.
• Schedules patient visits to allow adequate treatment time and necessary conferences/administrative tasks.
• Consults with patients and families, provides home programs, and participates in interdisciplinary teams.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service is seeking two highly qualified Occupational Therapists to join the Bay Pines VA Health Care System - one position based in Bay Pines, FL, and the other in Cape Coral, FL. These Occupational Therapists will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services aimed at improving Veterans' functional independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Reviews incoming referrals for appropriateness and independently evaluates patients problems to determine their occupational therapy needs through the use of standard tests and measurements adapting and modifying treatment plans to meet the needs of patients. Demonstrates a full professional understanding of the theories of treatment in occupational therapy and their proper application.

Provides accurate written and/or verbal documentation of patient status and progress, treatment program plans and patient response to treatment. Schedules patient visits throughout the day allowing for adequate individual treatment time as well as necessary time for conferences and any administrative tasks.

Consults with patients and their families through patient family education, training, advising them in the nature of their medical condition and by providing home programs. Supports and is involved in teamwork and/or team building both within the OTs service and other services. Represents Occupational Therapy/PM&RS at interdisciplinary team meetings and provides in-service training to hospital staff as needed.

Maintains and carries out all hospital and service policies and philosophies. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Bay Pines: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm; Cape Coral: Monday - Friday 0800-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21910F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates. 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 $61722 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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