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This position is located in the Mental Health Service Line providing Mental Health Service Outpatient services; within the Day Treatment Center (DTC). The OT is a professional who is responsible for developing, coordinating, maintaining and utilizing a high level of specialized knowledge and skills in the planning, organizing, and directing care for individual patients whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury.

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Open & closing dates

10/06/2020 to 10/13/2020
Salary

$62,358 - $88,324 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 00
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Location
- Little Rock, AR 2 vacancies
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Due to the nature of the program and its proximity to the medical center, all staff are required to be able to drive a government owned vehicle (GOV).
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)
- 0631 Occupational Therapist
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
- Credentialing
Announcement number

CBST-10927664-20-LA
Control number

580912600

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Current Permanent Federal Employees to include past/current/upcoming VHA HPT Graduates; Order of consideration will be as follows: 1st - HPT Graduates; 2nd - Facility Applicants; 3rd - Agency Applicants; 4th - Other Federal Applicants....

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**This Vacancy will be used to fill two vacancies; 1 - full time, and 1 - part-time (20hrs per week)**

Duties performed include, but are not limited to the following:

Independently solves complex treatment problems related to occupational therapy, by adapting and modifying treatment plans, activities, and procedures to meet the needs of the patients with complex disabilities;
Evaluates patients to identify specific occupational therapy treatment problems;
Develops a specific occupational therapy treatment plan for each patient for whom they are responsible;
In collaboration with the patient and significant other/caregivers, incumbent establishes short-term and long-tern occupational therapy patient treatment goals that are objective, measurable, and functional and time limited;
Implements treatment programs to meet Occupational Therapy treatment goals;
Frequently assesses the patient's progress toward Occupational Therapy treatment goals; modifying the goals and treatment programs as indicated;
Monitors patient's emergency medical need; intolerance to treatment; changes in patient's physical/mental status; and takes appropriate action as necessary;
Documents evaluations and treatment according to Mental Health occupational therapy guidelines;
Identifies and corrects, if possible, any safety hazards and reports equipment malfunctions'
Maintains effective communication with patients, families and other health care professionals to enhance patient care.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: (Full-time vacancy) Mon-Fri, 7:a.m. - 3:30 p.m., to include one late evening per week; (Part-time vacancy) Mon-Fri, 8:a.m. - 12:p.m.(negotiable). (Subject to change based upon agency needs)
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

Citizenship: United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education and/or Experience: The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below:
(a) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist;
NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.
or
(b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.
or
(c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy.
Individuals must be a graduate of a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for higher Education Accreditation. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220.
Certification: Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT.
State Licensure: Candidate must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.
Exceptions for the Graduate Occupational Therapist: OT graduates from an approved occupational therapy program who otherwise meet the minimum qualification requirements, but who do not possess NBCOT certification and/or state licensure, may be appointed, pending certification and/or licensure, as a graduate OT on a full-time temporary appointment not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2).
English Proficiency: Candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Preferred Experience: Staff within the HUD-VASH Section of the HCHV Program should possess the following skills and qualities:
Knowledge and skill in conflict management; A pleasant and respectful disposition; The ability to manage a diverse population of clients;
The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; The ability to effectively perform clinical duties in professional specialty area;
Skill in coordination and collaboration between VA and community agencies; Ability to relate in a positive manner to Veterans without homes and to staff; Ability to interact in a non-judgmental manner with persons of varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and religious or sexual orientations; Knowledge and skill in the use of various computer applications; Skill in database creation and management; The ability to drive a government vehicle; and The ability and capacity to engage in multiple physical activities associated with employment in the Homeless Program including climbing stairs, extensive walking, climbing stairs and other duties that may be assigned.

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.

Occupational Therapist, GS-9
Education, Experience, or Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements.

Occupational Therapist, GS-11
(1) Education, Experience, or Licensure.
(a) Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level and directly related to the position being filled;
or
(b) Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field;
or
(c) Doctorate in occupational therapy.
(2) In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
(a) Knowledge of occupational therapy practice.
(b) Ability to administer/interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate intervention plans, including goals and methods of treatment.
(c) Ability to implement intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
(d) Skill in monitoring an individual's response to interventions and modify treatment plans and reevaluating as indicated.
(e) Ability to communicate and or collaborate with patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals and/or other individuals verbally and in writing.
(f) Knowledge of health and safety regulations to minimize risk in the provision of patient care and the environment of care.
(g) Knowledge of applicable regulations governing documentation, reimbursement and workload entry in accordance with established professional practice.

Occupational Therapist, GS-12
(1) Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
(2) In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(a) Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice. Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits.
(b) Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders.
(c) Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
(d) Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment).
(e) Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training.]of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits.

References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G14.

The full performance level of this vacancy is Grade 12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of Grade 9 to Grade 12.

Physical Requirements: While most of the work in the Homeless Program is of a sedentary nature, due to the nature of the program and its proximity to the medical center, all staff are required to be able to drive a government owned vehicle (GOV). This means that there will be checks of driving records for approval based on driving history including motor vehicle accidents, speeding, etc. There will also periodically be a need for staff to take items to the MH office, to transport specimens to the lab or to transport Veterans for various purposes including: housing search, background checks, trips to the food bank, transportation to residential treatment facilities etc. Additionally, clinical staff are required to participate in street and shelter outreach activities which may include walking in both urban and rural areas, climbing stairs etc.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations (required at the time of application submission)
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- License
- VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations (required at the time of application submission)
- Other (2)
- Other (3)
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/13/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10927664.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
3. If you are a past/current/upcoming VHA Health Professions Trainee Graduate, please use the Agency contact information below for information on how to apply for this vacancy.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.
Agency contact information

Leonard Alexander

Phone

8032434616

Email

LEONARD.ALEXANDER2@VA.GOV

Address

John L McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital
4300 West Seventh Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
US

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the U SAJobs Help Center.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations (required at the time of application submission)
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

Cover Letter
License
VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations (required at the time of application submission)
Other (2)
Other (3)
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/13/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10927664.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
If you are a past/current/upcoming VHA Health Professions Trainee Graduate, please use the Agency contact information below for information on how to apply for this vacancy.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.

Agency contact information

Leonard Alexander

Phone: 8032434616
Email: LEONARD.ALEXANDER2@VA.GOV
Address: John L McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital
4300 West Seventh Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the U SAJobs Help Center.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

10/06/2020 to 10/13/2020
Salary

$62,358 - $88,324 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 00
Location
- Little Rock, AR 2 vacancies
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Due to the nature of the program and its proximity to the medical center, all staff are required to be able to drive a government owned vehicle (GOV).
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Multiple Schedules
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)
- 0631 Occupational Therapist
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
- Credentialing
Announcement number

CBST-10927664-20-LA
Control number

580912600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/580912600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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