Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Home Safety & Mentoring

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist in the Western Colorado Health Care System. The role provides direct patient care and effective case management for outpatient OT patients and participates in an interdisciplinary care coordination team.

Qualifications include OT degree, NBCOT certification, and full state licensure. The position emphasizes outpatient services, home safety evaluations, and professional collaboration within PM&R.

Qualifications

• Must meet education and certification/licensure requirements.
• NBCOT certification is required for OT.
• Full US state licensure to practice OT.
• Graduate OT may be appointed pending licensure in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to OT outpatients and inpatients.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary outpatient care coordination team.
• Conduct home safety evaluations and provide patient/caregiver education.
• Coordinate staffing based on outpatient census and needs.
• Maintain documentation and ensure quality care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Outpatient OT

Interdisciplinary care

Case management

Education

OT degree

NBCOT certification

State licensure

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist in the Western Colorado Health Care System. The role provides direct patient care and effective case management for outpatient OT patients and participates in an interdisciplinary care coordination team.

Qualifications include OT degree, NBCOT certification, and full state licensure. The position emphasizes outpatient services, home safety evaluations, and professional collaboration within PM&R.