Occupational Therapist – Rehab & Outpatient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Western New York Healthcare System seeks an Occupational Therapist to apply diverse theories and methods across clinical care areas in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.

Candidates must meet basic requirements including US citizenship, eligible education/experience options, and NBCOT certification with state licensure; English proficiency and KSAs are also required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; non-citizens only per VA policy
• Education/Experience options as listed: (a) BA in OT + 2 years experience, (b) BA in OT + 2 years grad education, (c) Master’s or higher in OT
• NBCOT certification required for foreign graduates
• Full, current, unrestricted state OT license required
• English proficiency to be appointed (38 U.S.C. 7403(f))
• KSAs: knowledge of OT practice; ability to interpret evaluations; implement plans; monitor response; communicate with patients and families; health and safety regulation knowledge; regulatory documentation knowledge
• GS-12 requires one year of GS-11 level experience or higher education/licensure and demonstration of KSAs

Responsibilities

• Apply a wide range of OT theories and methodologies to diverse populations.
• Carry out duties across clinical and patient care areas within the Medical Center.
• Develop and coordinate intervention plans with goals and methods of treatment.
• Monitor patient response and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Skills

Knowledge of OT practice

Evaluation interpretation

Intervention plan implementation

Monitoring and reevaluation

Patient and caregiver communication

Health and safety regulations

Documentation regulations

Education

Bachelor's in OT + 2 years experience

Bachelor's in OT + 2 years grad education

Master's or Doctorate in OT

Doctorate in OT

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Western New York Healthcare System seeks an Occupational Therapist to apply diverse theories and methods across clinical care areas in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.

Candidates must meet basic requirements including US citizenship, eligible education/experience options, and NBCOT certification with state licensure; English proficiency and KSAs are also required.