USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Occupational Therapist VIST
Reno, Nevada, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $153K/yr
1+ years expThe VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking an Occupational Therapist VIST to provide assessment and treatment for visually impaired Veterans. The role involves coordinating services for patients in rehabilitation settings and ensuring effective treatment plans are developed and implemented.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist VIST will be assigned to the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PMRS). The VIST Coordinator has the major responsibility for the coordination of all services for visually impaired Veterans and Service members and their families through the Visual Impairment Services Team. Case management duties may include cases that are both difficult and complex both in terms of the severity of the visual impairment and the presence of complicating physical and emotional factors impinging on treatment
Operating within medical center and Blind Rehabilitation Service program policies, the Visual Impairment Service Team (VIST) Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating, and controlling the VIST program at this medical center
Using professional and administrative skills, he/she makes the Visual Impairment Service (VIS) team and other support staff aware of complex, medical, rehabilitation, social, psychological, vocational, economic and other factors which must be considered in developing a comprehensive and sensitive rehabilitation plan including referrals to Blind Rehabilitation Centers (BRC). Develops screening and procedural mechanisms, which will identify this target population within the medical center's catchment area and connect with the medical center and the community in support of program goals and objectives
The incumbent serves not only as a resource person in matters related to visual and/or arranges for the provision of appropriate treatment modalities for the purpose of enhancing the Veterans' functioning, resolving problems and meeting specific objectives established by the VIST
The incumbent operates as an experienced professional, with full responsibility for the technical accuracy of patient evaluations and the soundness of recommendations
After identifying the visually impaired and blinded Veteran population, provides professional assessment of health care and related needs and arranges for the full range of authorized health care services
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other specialists such as physicians, psychologist, educators, rehabilitation therapists (OT, SLP, PT, Recreation Therapy), social workers, dietitians and other health care professionals in order to maintain a coordinated treatment program for those with multiple handicaps in addition to blindness
Provides assistance to the medical and allied health staff with the acquisition and replacement of low vision and sensory aids to assist in the blinded Veteran's rehabilitation and/or daily living needs
The incumbent will be primarily outpatient, however, may be consulted to see Veterans in the Community Living Center (CLC) and medical surgical units (MSU)
The incumbent will work to ensure that older adults are able to age in place and participate in their communities despite visual impairment
The incumbent will engage and collaborate in teams that enable working age adults with visual impairment to acquire or continue independent living and productive employment
The incumbent manages the daily operation of the VIST program, develops policies and procedures for program operation and prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use
The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to the program regarding day-to-day functioning and program evaluation
The incumbent ensures the VIST Program is following VHA directives, and that care is rendered pursuant to the guidance of Clinical Practice Guidelines
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
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Be a citizen of the United States
The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; or Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; or Have a 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
Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT
Candidates 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
Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice
Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders
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
Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living
Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training
Must be able to lift 30lbs
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
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
Benefits
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