Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator)

Veterans Health Administration; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator) at Veterans Health Administration leads and coordinates innovation initiatives at the VAMC, guiding design and implementation to support the VHA Innovation Ecosystem.

The role requires coordinating with local and national stakeholders, developing long-range plans, and promoting a culture of innovation through formal communications and training activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with and knowledge of innovation within a medical center.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, regulations related to VHA design/innovation.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and coordinate budgets.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates experience with and knowledge of program goals, work processes, and operations related to innovation within the medical center.
• Develops detailed plans and objectives for long-range implementation of Innovators Network and center goals.
• Executes a facility-wide communication plan to promote a culture of innovation.
• Conducts program evaluation, monitors performance, and aligns resources to deliver value to Veterans.
• Coordinates care with national stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Innovation management

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator) is responsible for leading, coordinating, facilitating and providing ongoing support to the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the design and implementation of their respective innovation initiatives in support of the VHA Innovation Ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator) duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates experience with and knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and clinical/administrative operations related to innovation within the medical center. Demonstrates experience with and knowledge of the laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to VHA around design, intellectual property, innovation.

Develops details plans, goals and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration on Innovators Network and medical center goals. Develops and executes a facility-wide communication plan in coordination with local Public Affairs to promote a culture of innovation i.e. presenting at employee town hall meetings, leadership briefings, or service line briefings.

Conducts program evaluation, including monitoring and assessing awardee performance, and establishes performance measures of assessment of innovation impact and value to the organization. Execute the operating budget, prepares budget requests with justifications, and aligns resources to deliver sustained value to Veterans.

Evaluates, plans and direct the program to ensure proper coordination of care within the local facility inclusive of regional/national stakeholders such as The Joint Commission, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Universities, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and VHA.

Assists with special administrative projects such as strategic planning, performance improvement, and coordination and training of interdisciplinary team members. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Functional Statement #: 954150 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 $111138 – $144481/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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