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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs - Central Texas Health Care System is located in Temple, Texas, which is centrally located between Austin and Dallas. It is one of the VA's largest integrated health care systems with facilities in Austin, Brownwood, Cedar Park, Palestine, Bryan-College Station and Waco. Texas has no State Income Tax.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
02/27/2017 to 03/17/2017
$77,359 - $96,178 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel to the other VA clinics in CTVHCS as well as Veteran’s private home, is required.
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Yes
AG3817213-Lda-1888013
463030200
This position is with the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC), Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) Service, located in Temple, TX. This position is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position may be filled with a Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Psychologist, Physical Therapist, or Social Worker. There is only one vacancy; however, this position is announced across multiple disciplines.
Current VA and/or Federal employees should apply under Vacancy Announcement # AG3817212-Lda-1888010.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm - Monday thru Friday
Functional Statement Title/#: GS-0631 Occupational Therapist Program Coordinator (Home Based Primary Care Program Director)
Duties:
The HBPC Program Director is responsible for directing the clinical services offered by the program to ensure that the program is in compliance with local and national VHA standards and policies as well as accreditation standards for home care organizations. The incumbent is responsible for the development and continued effective functioning of the interdisciplinary health care team and requires that the skills, knowledge, and contributions of each team member are recognized and utilized. The HBPC Program Director collaborates with other HBPC Program Directors, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) leadership and VA Central Office staff on issues of program development and provides direction and team leadership.
The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program Director serves under the direction of the Department of Veteran Affairs (Handbook 1141.01) and has authority, accountability, and responsibility for the establishment of policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care/practice that describe and guide patient care delivery for HBPC program. Consultative interaction with other Services in the establishment and maintenance of similar frameworks is expected. The HBPC Program Director has the responsibility to establish and maintain expectations, develop/implement/manage plans and processes for the improvement of patient care and staff development, and to actively participate in accreditation and regulatory review processes.
Physical
Requirements: The work requires
prolong periods of walking, standing, and bending; moderately heavy physical
exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as (e.g. assisting and lifting
patients, lifting and moving medical equipment, assisting disable patients in
transfer activities or providing substantial support to individuals in
ambulation therapy); with extended periods of reaching, sitting, and stooping.
Must pass a pre-employment examination. The physical requirements for this position in accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02, Employment of People with Disabilities, Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u)
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
· Citizenship: Must be a Citizen of the United States.
· Education: Must be a graduate from a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations to include an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution). The ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation(CHEA). Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O, Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220; OR Foreign graduates of occupational therapy programs meet the State Licensure/Certification/Registration/Trademark requirements and the Certification/Examination requirements listed below.
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2005, ACOTE accredits only master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.
· Certification/Examination: Must possess written documentation that the individual has passed the entry-level certification examination for OTs which is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).NOTE: Effective January 1, 2007, candidates for certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) must be a graduate from a post-baccalaureate accredited occupational therapy program approved by NBCOT or be a graduate from a degree program recognized by NBCOT or considered equivalent to the American Occupational Therapy education standard.
· State Licensure/Certification/Registration/Trademark: Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted state license, certification, or registration or trademark to practice occupational therapy in a State, Territory, a Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia. NOTE: The OT must maintain full, current and unrestricted license, trademark, registration, or certification as required by state statute. The majority of states have determined that licensure is the most effective approach to regulating occupational therapy practitioners. As of the date of this standard, 47 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico license OTs; two statesHawaii and Michiganhave registration laws; and one state, Colorado, has a title protection trademark law. Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment examination.
· English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook Part II, chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-12 Occupational Therapist
Education and Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, completion of a minimum of 1 year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Generally, assignments at this grade level require the knowledge, skills, and competencies normally acquired through post-graduate residency or fellowship training programs. In addition to fully meeting KSAOs identified at the GS-11 full performance level, the candidate must also demonstrate the KSAOs required for the specific assignment.
Assignments. Typical assignments for OTs at the GS-12 grade level are described below. Other assignments of equal complexity and responsibility may be approved on an individual basis where warranted.
GS-12 Occupational Therapist Program Coordinator. In consideration of the occupational therapy service scope, size and complexity, OTs in this assignment plan, direct, assign and evaluate programs to ensure proper coordination between care delivery within the section and the overall delivery of health care. This assignment requires administrative direction and decision making skills, but does not necessarily require formal supervisory responsibility for personnel. The OT Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of clinical assignments for multiple professionals comprising an interdisciplinary team. They make decisions that affect staff and other resources with a wide latitude of control and independent judgment. They assist with special administrative projects such as strategic planning, performance improvement plans and coordination and training of interdisciplinary team members. When performing as a supervisor at this grade level, responsibilities include planning and scheduling work; assigning work to employees; accepting, amending or rejecting completed work; assuring that production and accuracy requirements are met; appraising performance and recommending performance standards and ratings; assigning delineated clinical privileges; approving leave; and, effecting disciplinary measures. In addition to completion of 1 year progressively responsible complex experience comparable to the next lower grade level, OTs assigned to this position must fully demonstrate the following KSAOs:
a. Advanced knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy across multiple areas of practice, and
the demonstrated ability to apply this advanced knowledge to provide clinical guidance to Staff OTs
within the department.
b. Ability to set priorities and delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational
problems and develop and implement effective solutions.
c. Ability to balance responsibilities and to work with great autonomy.
d. Ability to supervise, motivates, and manages effectively a diverse clinical staff applicable to
service level departments in small or mid-sized facilities.
e. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers.
f. Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution.
g. Ability to assist with directing, assigning and counseling OT staff.
h. Ability to accommodate new and changing work conditions, staffing, and contingencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
References: VA Handbook 5005/25, Part II, Appendix G14, Occupational Therapist Qualification Standard, GS-0631, dated February 26, 2009. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations - signed page 3 and page 4, Transcripts, State License, NBCOT OT certification)
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 17, 2017 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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