Occupational Therapist (Holistic Health and Fitness) NEW

United States Department of Defense • Fort Irwin, CA

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (Holistic Health and Fitness) position within the Department of Defense focuses on providing comprehensive occupational therapy services aimed at maximizing Soldier performance and improving unit readiness. The role involves developing programs to optimize performance behaviors, conducting evaluations across various domains, and implementing treatment programs in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• At least one year of professional Occupational Therapy experience, including evaluations in adult populations and implementing therapeutic modalities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with military personnel or in a military setting.
• Knowledge of holistic health practices and fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to maximize Soldier performance and improve unit readiness.
• Develop programs to optimize performance behaviors or mitigate injury risk.
• Perform formal and informal evaluations in areas such as physical, psychological, cognitive, activities of daily living (ADLs), functional and adaptive skills, and work and occupational role performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement goal-oriented group and/or behavioral-focused individual treatment programs.
• Apply therapeutic modalities and new integrative techniques and technologies.
• Participate on an interdisciplinary team to coordinate rehabilitation or wellness activities for individual Soldiers or groups of Soldiers.
• Educate on the injury/disease process and its effect on function, joint protection, energy conservation, ergonomic needs, work simplification, and cognitive compensatory techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed