USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist - Assistive Technology and Wheelchair
Aurora, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $153K/yr
5+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist in Assistive Technology and Wheelchair. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert in assistive technology and seating and mobility, evaluating and treating patients, and providing consultation to other medical staff.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
After receiving an appropriate referral, independently evaluates patients referred for Occupational Therapy, using standard and non-standard methods to assess range of motion, strength, sensation, proprioception, coordination, perception, cognition, ADL and work activities, orthotic and prosthetic needs, and need for adaptive equipment. In addition, assesses independent living skills to include use of community resources, home management, time management, and safety in the home and community; self-awareness, interpersonal and social skills; stress management; role development, self-sufficiency and wellness. Evaluations consider lifestyle, culture, educational level, social support system, military, work, and leisure history, and limitations and abilities related to age
Has 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
Based on evaluations and planning with patient and family (when appropriate), and coordination with the multidisciplinary team, establishes treatment goals, plan of care, and eventual discharge plan. May participate in multidisciplinary care planning meetings as needed
Uses 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
Develops and carries out occupational therapy plans with individuals to meet individual rehabilitation objectives. Implements an occupational therapy treatment plan to meet individual rehabilitation objectives utilizing functional activities which have as their goal the improvement of patient's activities of daily living, strength, range of motion, sensation, perceptive and/or cognitive process, and may also include, therapeutic exercise, muscle reeducation, neuromuscular facilitation, perceptual motor integration, fabrication and application of devices for daily living, teaching adaptive or compensatory techniques for community re-entry and work activities and providing patient and/or caregiver education regarding disability. Patients treated have complex physical, emotional, and social problems
Re-evaluates patient's performance and modifies treatment as indicated. Regularly presents patient information to health care providers regarding outcomes of treatment, status and expectations. Communication is timely and follows department policies
May oversee occupational therapy students. Provides supervision in the area of patient evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation and oral and written reporting. Promotes student's professional growth and creative thinking. Rates and provides mentoring for student using the Fieldwork Evaluation Form(provided by AOTA.) Receives guidance from the OT supervisor as needed
Assists in the orientation of physicians, medical resident, and other allied health personnel to the Occupational Therapy program
Collaborates and communicates orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders
Works with other providers and/or ward staff in teaching positioning, application of orthoses and slings, and proper use of self-help devices
Instructs patient and family members in the proper and safe use adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment and prepares timely prosthetics requests
The Occupational Therapist is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Occupational Therapy in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PM&RS)
For each patient assigned, accurately maintains patient schedule and attendance. Independently manages daily workload and schedule. Schedules patients promptly to comply with clinical access guidance
Accurately documents for the medical record: an initial evaluation including outcome measures, assessment, in terms of function; discharge summary, as necessary, which includes summary of treatment, outcome in terms of goals set, equipment provided, and education given to patient and family
Collaborates and communicate so rally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders
Assists in the development of new treatment programs, techniques, or refinements of current programs as directed by the specialty rehab programs supervisor. May assist leadership, Occupational Therapy/PMRS staff in updating and maintaining Occupational Therapy policies and procedures and AT/Seating and Mobility policies
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
Education [and/or Experience]: The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements: (a) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; (b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; (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
Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and directly related to the position being filled
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): (a) Knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy across multiple areas of practice; (b) Ability to provide clinical guidance in the advanced practice area to other OT practitioners; (c) Knowledge of advanced specialized evaluation, interventions and services to independently develop treatment strategies for area of specialization; (d) Skill in developing protocols and procedures for intervention programs based on current occupational therapy theory, recent research, and practice; (e) Ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups about occupational therapy scope of practice for area of specialization; (f) Ability to implement, revise/update evidence based occupational therapy services and programming in area of specialization
Preferred
1-3 years of wheelchair and assistive technology experience
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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