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Occupational Therapist - Home Based Primary Care

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $133K/yr

3+ years exp

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they are seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Home Based Primary Care program. This role involves planning, developing, and implementing effective evaluation and treatment programs for patients in their homes, ensuring continuity of care and addressing functional deficits.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Following referral/consult from a physician or other approved provider, reviews medical records and independently evaluates each patient to determine functional deficits and the best method to accomplish rehabilitation goals. Evaluations include medical history, results and interpretation of appropriate functional tests and measurements such as: range of motion, muscle strength, sensory deficits, coordination, functional mobility, pain scales, etc

Utilizes standard and non-standard methods in the evaluation and interpretation of a wide variety of physical functional levels. Tests are frequently complex and may need to be adapted because of multiple physical disabilities or medical conditions

Accurately completes functional assessments using approved outcomes measure

Completes home accessibility and safety assessments. Makes recommendations to improve safety and accessibility as needed

Assesses appropriateness of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL) equipment already in the patient's residence. Demonstrate the ability to adjust, adapt, and modify adaptive equipment for activities of daily living. Determines need for additional DME and ADL equipment to appropriately meet the needs of the veteran within the home environment

Consults with physicians, other medical personnel, caregivers, specialists, families and patients to maximize benefit of therapy programming and to provide continuity of care within the home

Practices appropriate infection control procedures, personal safety, patient safety, patient privacy and treatment precautions pertinent to patient's condition or disease process and the location of patient encounter

Follows guidelines and safety measures in completing home visits and associated travel

Initiates prosthetic request for equipment and devices

Initiates recommendations for home improvement and structural alterations program

Procures, fabricates, adjusts, adapts, and modifies orthosis, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living as indicated by patient need

Documents results of evaluations, patient treatment including patient/family education, and patient's response to treatment in accordance with MEDVAMC, RECL, policies and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards

Refers patients for community resources as needed

Interprets results of Occupational Therapy evaluations and treatment outcomes to patients, families, and medical staff

Utilizes appropriate teaching methods and learning principles with creativity and tact, motivates patients to achieve their maximum performance

Serves as a resource person for other staff in regards to Occupational Therapy and the HBPC patient

Attends HBPC interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, family conferences, and staff meetings as indicated and be able to document participation at IDT meetings

Serves as the RECL liaison for referrals to other programs

Qualification

Occupational Therapy DegreeNBCOT CertificationState LicensureClinical ReasoningPatient AssessmentCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

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

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

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

Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle

Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Education and/or Experience. The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements: (a) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; (b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; (c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy

Individuals must be a graduate of a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations

Certification: Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT

State Licensure: 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

English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)

Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): (a) Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards; (b) Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders; (c) Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems; (d) Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment; (e) Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training