Occupational Therapy Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Womack Army Medical Center, Directorate of Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs a wide range of advanced technical occupational therapy duties requiring comprehensive practical knowledge of occupational therapy principles. The role administers occupational therapy programs for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their beneficiaries, evaluates patient abilities, and documents and tracks treatment outcomes.

The position is mission essential. It may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules. The employee may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. A pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations are required. The role requires current, active, valid, and unrestricted state, District of Columbia, or U.S. territory licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of citizenship. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; permanent change-of-station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• Possess a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory; a copy must be submitted.
• Meet one of the following qualification paths: one year of specialized experience assisting an occupational therapist with patient treatment and educating patients or family members about precautions or equipment needs; one full year of graduate-level education directly related to the work, such as Occupational Therapy; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a suitability or fitness determination and required background investigation, including periodic re-verification because the position involves recurring interaction with children under age 18.
• Submit to pre-appointment urinalysis and pre-employment screening; the position is also subject to random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, with exemption documentation provided upon hire; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may also be required.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations to confirm continued physical ability and fitness to perform the duties.
• Be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, as required.
• Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• If using foreign education to qualify, provide an evaluation showing equivalency to U.S. accredited education or evidence of full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Administer diverse occupational therapy programs for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their beneficiaries.
• Utilize occupational therapy modalities to prepare progressive treatment plans.
• Evaluate each patient’s range of motion, strength, endurance, and coordination.
• Document patient information in an automated healthcare system.
• Track the impact and efficacy of procedures and treatments.

What This Job Offers

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