USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Occupational Therapist - Recruitment-Relocation Incentive
Tyler, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the VA North Texas Health Care System. The role involves providing comprehensive assessments and interventions in an outpatient clinical setting for veterans, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Veterans are scheduled for evaluation considering caseload complexity and acuity of medical condition. Coordinates Veteran schedule with other interdisciplinary team members
Evaluations reflect the complexity through Occupational profile and client history; Assessments of occupational performance; Clinical decision-making and development of a patient centered plan of care
Assess the patient's medical conditions, functional capabilities, limitations, restrictions, and rehabilitation potential
Evaluation findings are used to develop and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans including objective, measurable goals, and timeliness for completion
Implements complex and innovative therapeutic techniques not limited to: Therapeutic media, lifestyle coping skills and modifications, complementary and alternative modalities (CAM), cognitive therapy and mobility training to maintain or achieve veteran's physical and/or emotional rehabilitation potential
Demonstrates a full professional understanding of selective therapeutic techniques and modalities related to the patient population being treated
Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence- based practice
Receive and triage patient referrals/consults, patient self-referrals, adheres to consult compliance established guidelines and is knowledgeable of admission criteria for each program (inpatient/outpatient) for appropriate continuum of care placement
Schedules Veterans for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinating schedules with other members of the treatment team. Flexibility of schedule must be maintained to allow for unscheduled patients and for family conferences. Assists with coverage to other PM&R clinics as needed
Maintains current concepts and trends in Occupational therapy and evidence- based medicine/rehabilitation practices through literature reviews, study of current research, clinical practice, and through attendance to continuing education courses, conferences, and in-services
Complies with annual educational requirements: mandatory training and continuing education hours as required by facility and Occupational Therapy state board to maintain professional license/registration and competency
Keeps comprehensive records of innovative treatment procedures for future application by other staff members. Uses research evidence-based examination and evidence-based exercise prescription for more-effective patient care
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or higher degree fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist or two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field
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
Proficient in spoken and written English
Preferred
At least two years of experience in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic setting
Experience in general and complex evaluations with skills/knowledge to establish treatment plans for multiple diagnosis (neuro, ortho, pain management, hand therapy, pre/post-surgical care, psycho-social etc.)
Benefits
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Company
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