Occupational Therapist

Veterans Health Administration • Lake City, FL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist of the Lake City VA Medical Center will be responsible for providing occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to veteran patients, aligning with the North Florida/South Georgia VAMC mission and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation guidelines. The therapist will cover services provided by Occupational Therapy in Acute Care, Outpatient, and Extended Care Settings as needed. This role may involve assisting in the development of practices and procedures for occupational therapy services, planning and directing activities related to the operation of an occupational therapy program within the North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System. The Occupational Therapist will function as a staff therapist, assigned to one or more areas, and will be responsible for specialized occupational therapy treatment and care delivery processes within those assigned areas.

Requirements

• 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.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Evaluation or treatment experience with acute, sub-acute, and long-term care patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop an intervention plan based on evaluation findings, OT theory and evidence-based practice.
• Offer treatment interventions tailored to client's abilities or needs and design to promote, modify, maintain, or restore occupational performance.
• Document the veteran's response to treatment, therapists' interventions, and progress toward reaching desired outcomes as per VA regulations and section guidelines.
• Reevaluate and modify plans as needed to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Determine the need for continuation, discontinuation, or referral.
• Assist the OT supervisor in utilization and management of available space for current, additional, or expanding therapy programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to set priorities, delegate tasks to volunteers and work study students, and solve problems in order to meet multiple deadlines.
• Supervise the clinical training experiences of technical and professional level occupational therapy interns to fulfill educational and professional requirements.
• Carry out delegated responsibilities on medical center-wide, division-wide, or program-wide committees, special projects, and tasks.
• Oversee the inventory of supplies and equipment as appropriate to meet the demands of the service line.
• Maintain clinic areas, equipment, and supplies in a clean and organized manner to promote quality treatment in a safe and functionally appropriate environment.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level