Veterans OT: Rehab & Adaptive Equipment

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist with NBCOT certification to provide comprehensive OT services in Milwaukee. The role requires adherence to ACOTE standards, licensure, and a commitment to veteran care.

The OT will work within an interdisciplinary team, develop and adapt treatment plans, and contribute to patient education and outcomes. A strong focus on spinal cord injury rehab is noted as preferred experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OT principles and current clinical standards.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use clinical reasoning to adapt assessments and treatments.
• Skill in procuring, fabricating, and modifying orthoses and adaptive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy care to adult and veteran patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust treatment plans.
• Modify assessments and procedures to meet patient needs.
• Fabricate and adjust orthoses and assistive devices for activities of daily living.

Skills

OT knowledge and standards

Interprofessional communication

Clinical reasoning

Orthotics fabrication/modification

Clinical training delivery

Education

Bachelors in OT + 2 years experience

Bachelors in OT + 2 years grad education

Master’s or higher in OT

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist with NBCOT certification to provide comprehensive OT services in Milwaukee. The role requires adherence to ACOTE standards, licensure, and a commitment to veteran care.

The OT will work within an interdisciplinary team, develop and adapt treatment plans, and contribute to patient education and outcomes. A strong focus on spinal cord injury rehab is noted as preferred experience.