Occupational Therapist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bethesda, MD

24d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is Mon-Fri and a rotating Saturday inpatient schedule. Operating with significant autonomy, the Occupational Therapist will support overall program objectives and maximize the restoration of functional skills and occupational roles for wounded, ill, and injured service members. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• US Citizens
• Degree: A graduate (or higher level) degree that included an occupational therapy curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, and completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school.
• Certification: Applicants must have passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0631 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017, or before.
• Licensure: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating occupational therapy patients, implementing occupational therapy treatment plans, and providing patient/staff education on occupational therapy.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement evidence-based, goal-oriented treatment plans for a wide range of orthopedic and hand conditions.
• Train patients in joint protection, activity modification, ergonomics, and home exercise programs to promote independence and prevent re-injury.
• Evaluate patients to obtain information related to their functional limitations and activity restrictions.
• Provide patient and family education on the injury and disease process.
• Assist with developing and overseeing standard operating procedures for the occupational therapy clinic.
• Collaborate with referring surgeons, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, and outcomes in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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