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The position is located in the Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders (SCI&D) Rehabilitation Therapy Service at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA. The Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist practices independently and is responsible for performing occupational therapy assessment and treatment interventions for a diverse Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders patient population having complex medical conditions including but not limited to injuries of the spinal cord.
12/18/2024 to 01/10/2025
$107,915 - $140,293 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Full-time
Excepted
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CBTA-12649817-25-RNL
824881400
This vacancy is open to current, permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees of VISN 6 only.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
a. Clinical:
(1) Treats Spinal Cord Injury patients with SCI&D, MS, and ALS using comprehensive knowledge acquired through continuing education and experience. Must use considerable judgement when guidelines are not 2 available to adapt procedures and techniques to accommodate individual deficits, ranges of progress, and problems that may occur.
(2) Evaluates referred patients to determine current level of functioning (e.g. cognition, vision, range of motion, pain, strength, movement mechanics, posture, coordination, sensation, perception, coordination, self-care, homemaking, work performance, orthotic needs) using standardized or specialized tests, interviews, observations, medical record review, and consultation with other professional staff.
(3) Consults with physicians and makes recommendations for plan of treatment. Demonstrates the ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups about Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders.
(4) Develops rehabilitation objectives, in collaboration with the patient and/or family, in the form of a treatment intervention plan that includes short and long-term goals. Interventions to attain goals include but are not limited to: therapeutic exercise, muscle re-education, vision therapy, perceptual motor integration, cognitive training, fabrication and applications of orthotics and devices for daily living, instruction in compensatory techniques, and provision of patient/family education.
(5) Re-evaluates the patient's status on a regular basis and adjusts the treatment plan appropriately. (6) Documents in the medical record: results of the initial evaluation; the treatment plan and goals; progress reports that include the treatment provided, changes in the patient's functional status, and changes made to the treatment plan; a discharge summary that includes goal achievement, recommendations for home program, and patient/family education.
(7) Attends interdisciplinary team meetings; participates with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other disciplines in developing the patient care plan; advises the interdisciplinary team of treatment outcomes, current status of the patient, and progress toward goals.
(8) When indicated, evaluates the patient's living environment through home visits or consultation with patient, family, significant others or home health professionals to assist in solving problems associated with community re-entry.
(9) Knowledge of advanced specialized evaluation, interventions and services to independently develop treatment strategies for area of specialization.
(10) Skill in developing protocols and procedures for intervention programs based on current occupational therapy theory, recent research, and practice.
b. Education:
(1) Within this specialty, acts as a subject matter expert to provide clinical Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders guidance to other occupational therapists, rehabilitative and medical personnel.
(2) Provides supervision and clinical training of occupational therapy students required for completion of academic programs at the associate, undergraduate and graduate level. Orients occupational therapy students to the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders occupational therapy program and assists with their training in this area, providing feedback about progress and performance. Assists OT graduate students with research in the area of Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders and provides volunteer opportunities for pre-OT students.
(3) Provides orientation/training of medical staff, other disciplines, visitors, volunteers etc. about the occupational therapy Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders program.
(4) Keeps current with evidenced based occupational therapy services in Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders rehabilitation and associated impairments through professional literature, in-service programs, and continuing education.
(5) Provides in-service and patient education programs as indicated.
c. Administrative:
(1) Responsible for Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders occupational therapy program development, refining existing programs and evaluation of program effectiveness. This includes quality improvement monitors, program guidelines, protocols, overall philosophy and approach.
(2) Maintains patient records and other data required by the section, service and medical center.
(3) Submits requests for expendable supplies, additional equipment, educational material, and maintenance needs to the Director of SCI/D Rehabilitation Therapy Services. 4
(4) May be requested to serve on a service level committee or to represent SCI&D Rehabilitation Services on a medical center committee.
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM -- 4:30 PM
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 00000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 01/10/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12649817.
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 USAJobs Help Center.
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). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP 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 medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 01/10/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12649817.
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 USAJobs Help Center.
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). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP 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 medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/824881400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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