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Occupational Therapist (Clinical Specialist) - VISN 23 Home and Community Based Services Program IDT

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

The VISN 23 Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program is part of the Veterans Health Administration and is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Clinical Specialist) to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves conducting eligibility reviews for in-home services, collaborating with facility teams to ensure Veterans receive appropriate care, and implementing strategies for service delivery and patient transitions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilizes knowledge of VISN 23 HCBS and VA program to match Veteran level of functioning with appropriate internal and external services, ensuring patient safety, recovery, and continuity of care

Applies advanced occupational therapy clinical knowledge and judgment to engage in planning, decision-making, and evaluating VISN 23 HCBS program eligibility

Systematically evaluates current practices and formulates outcomes for patient groups and organizational processes within the area of expertise

Collaborates with interprofessional team members at VISN and facility levels to ensure consistent services, objective eligibility determinations and service delivery with clear documentation and communication

Works with VISN 23 HCBS IDT members to develop and implement strategies for program eligibility, service delivery, location, level of care discharge planning, appeals process, and performance improvement

Conducts comprehensive clinical reviews of patient records to identify the need for personal care services and/or the presence of supervision or protection needs daily

Documents information used in clinical eligibility determinations and eligibility assessment tools

Demonstrates leadership, experience, and innovative approaches in managing complex Veteran care

Assists with the implementation of the MISSION Act as it relates to VISN 23 HCBS program expansion

Makes initial eligibility determinations, reassessments, and appeal decisions for clinical eligibly determinations

Qualification

Occupational TherapyClinical EvaluationPatient Care PlanningNBCOT CertificationState LicensureInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringFlexibility

Required

U.S. Citizenship

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 Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy

Graduation from a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations

Current NBCOT certification as an OT

Full, current, and unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia

One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level

Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy across multiple areas of practice

Ability to provide clinical guidance in the advanced practice area to other OT practitioners

Knowledge of advanced specialized evaluation, interventions and services to independently develop treatment strategies for area of specialization

Skill in developing protocols and procedures for intervention programs based on current occupational therapy theory, recent research, and practice

Ability to provide consultation to other health care practitioners and outside groups about occupational therapy scope of practice for area of specialization

Ability to implement, revise/update evidence based occupational therapy services and programming in area of specialization