Summary

The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center - Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Service - is currently recruiting for one (1) Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist in Oklahoma City - OK. Clinical OT specialists at this grade level serve as subject matter experts and as consultants to occupational therapists and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients in the areas of occupational therapy that are beyond the general practice of occupational therapy.

Duties

• *Complete all application requirements detailed in the \"Required Documents\" section of this announcement.* Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist must demonstrate the ability to apply advanced clinical knowledge - theories - and techniques to a full range of patient populations although this position will primarily focus on outpatient Occupational Therapy care
• Occupational Therapists services may be provided for Acute Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care - Inpatient Rehabilitation - Outpatient including Durable Medical Equipment - Specialty Clinics such as Amputee - Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Muscular Sclerosis - Community Living Center - and Rehab Power Mobility
• Independently assesses the veterans Occupational Profile providing an understanding of the client occupational history - experiences - patterns of daily living - interests - values - and needs - motor and processing skills and communication/interaction
• Develops an intervention plan based on evaluation findings - OT theory and evidence-based practice
• Offers treatment interventions tailored to the client's abilities/needs and design to promote - modify - maintain - or restore occupational performance
• Reevaluates and modifies plans as needed to achieve targeted outcomes
• Determines the need for continuation - discontinuation - or referral
• Oversees treatment provided by staff occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (COTA)
• Develops and coordinate educational materials for the caregiver of the disabled veteran to prevent premature institutionalization and promote safety in the home environment
• Monitors currently used assessments/treatment methods and revise as necessary to reflect current methodology and Joint Commission - AOTA - State licensure - and other appropriate regulating bodies' standards
• Demonstrates ability to facilitate safe patient assisted transfers to and from chair - bed - toilet - and car
• Demonstrates physical ability to facilitate patient neuro-motor function using hands-on techniques
• Practice autonomously - making recommendations and referrals to other medical specialties/services as clinically indicated during ongoing assessment of patients under their care
• Assists the OT Supervisor in utilization review activities - quality improvement - and other administrative reporting as necessary
• Carries out delegated responsibilities on medical center-wide - division-wide or program-wide committees - special projects - and tasks
• Assists with determining equipment needs on an annual basis and submits appropriate requests
• Determines quarterly supply needs and orders through the appropriate channels considering most cost effective agreements/government contracts
• Oversees the inventory of supplies and equipment as appropriate to meet the demands of the section
• Maintains clinic areas - equipment - and supplies in a clean and organized manner to promote quality treatment in a safe and functionally appropriate environment
• Serves as active participant in quality improvement programs
• Contribute to interdisciplinary assessments and care plans
• Collaborates with staff throughout the medical center to create an environment that will maximize the veterans functional abilities and their qualities of life
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m
• - 4:30 p.m
• with possible rotation of weekends with team
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 635-560960
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.