Occupational Therapy Assistant

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant under a Direct Hire Authority for the DoD. Positions typically require Monday–Friday hours with standard clinic operations.

Applicants must have graduate-level OT education and an active license/certification. Experience includes implementing OT treatment plans and educating on OT programs; credit is given for paid and volunteer work.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing occupational therapy treatment plans; and educating on occupational therapy programs or providing status reports.
• Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Education

Graduate-level education in OT/ Physical Therapy/ Kinesiotherapy/ Sports Medicine/ Exercise Science

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. The position operates within a clinical setting. Standard working hours are typically Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1600, though slight variations may occur based on clinic needs.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirements for Occupational Therapy Assistant:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing occupational therapy treatment plans; and educating on occupational therapy programs or providing status reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
• Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

In addition to meeting the requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:

License/Certification

A current, active, valid and unrestricted license or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States.