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The Robert J Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a full time Occupational Therapist for the Community Care Service (Rehabilitation)
GS 7 - $47,149 - $57,760/annum
GS 9 - $50,461 - $63,439/annum
GS 11 - $60,210 - 78,270/annum
NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 7 to GS 11. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm including on-call coverage for weekends and holidays.
FLSA status: exempt at the GS 11 level
Bargaining Unit: Covered
A valid state driver's license is required as there is some travel associated with this position.
This is an external announcement and Veterans Preference does apply. If you are a current facility, VA, employee or Federal employee then you need to apply to announcement TH-17-JMB-190470-BU.
If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used. For additional information regarding performance-based interviews, please review the following website on the Internet: http://www.va.gov/pbi In addition, candidates may be interviewed by a panel.
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.
02/17/2017 to 03/10/2017
$47,149 - $78,270 per year
GS 07 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel may be required up to one day per week to support the Salina, Hutchinson and Dodge City Community Based Outpatient clinics
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
TH-17-JMB-1905742-BU
463587400
Duties:
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervisory Physical Therapist of PM&RS at the Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS. The primary function of this position is the assessment of patient function, safety, and needs within the home setting followed by the establishment of a plan of care to maximize safety and function. This may include the performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess normal parameters of physiological functions as well as pathophysiological, pathomechanical, ergonomic, and developmental deficits of bodily systems to determine diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention. It is also paramount that the incumbent be able to identify clinical signs and symptoms indicative of the need for referral for further medical attention/assessment. In this position, the mode of evaluation and intervention will primarily be completed via telecommunication with the assistance of a Telehealth aide. The need for face-to-face assessment and intervention will be determined by the occupational therapist and will require periodic travel throughout the state, primarily within the areas determined by a 50 mile radius of Salina, Hutchinson, and Dodge City. Patient needs and plan of care will be closely coordinated and communicated with the patient, family, caregiver(s), and appropriate HBPC teams.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm including on-call coverage for weekends and holidays
Functional Statement Title: Occupational Therapist
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part.)
b. Education
(1) Graduation 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.
c. Certification/Examination.Possession of 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)
d. State Licensure/Certification/Registration/Trademark (hereafter referred to as state regulatory requirement). The OT 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.
e. Physical Requirements. Work requires lifting objects weighing 15-50 pounds, helping in patients' transfer, pulling, pushing, bending, reaching above shoulders, walking, prolonged standing and the use of hands, good vision and hearing. Wearing of a respirator may be required at times in the performance of the duties of this position. As a result, employees assigned to these duties cannot have facial hair or any condition that interferes with the face-to-face piece seal or valve function of the respirator. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
f. English Language Proficiency. OTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook Part II, chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
GS-7 Staff Occupational Therapist
(a) Experience or Education.None beyond the basic requirements. Candidates at this level may have a baccalaureate degree from an approved program prior to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) January 1, 2005, decision as shown in the note in paragraph 2.
GS-9 Staff Occupational Therapist
(a) Experience or Education.In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidate must have:
1. At least 1 year of post-graduate progressively responsible experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; or
2. Education equivalent to two full years of progressively higher level graduate education in a field related to the practice of occupational therapy; or
3. Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy or a closely related field accredited by ACOTE.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs). In addition to meeting the experience or educational requirements for this grade level, the candidate must fully demonstrate the following KSAOs:
1. Knowledge of occupational therapy practice.
2. Ability to administer and interpret occupational therapy assessment and evaluation tools.
3. Ability to interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate intervention plans, including goals and methods to achieve stated goals.
4. Ability to implement the intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
5. Skill to monitor the individuals response to interventions and modify treatment plan and reevaluates as indicated.
6. Skill and ability to communicate and or collaborate with the patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals or other individuals verbally and in writing.
7. Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and environmental maintenance.
8. Knowledge and ability to comply with all applicable regulations governing documentation, medical records, reimbursement and workload statistics in accordance with established professional practice and VHA.
GS-11 Occupational Therapist
(a) Education and Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of one year of progressively complex experience and a broader scope of experience equivalent to the next lower grade directly related to the position being filled, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field.
(b) Demonstrated KSAOs. In addition to the basic requirements, individuals assigned as GS-11 OTs must demonstrate all of the following KSAOs:
1. Knowledge of advanced occupational therapy techniques to perform functions associated within the occupational therapy scope of practice.
2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
3. Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment to the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in depth specific assessment of function and utilization of non-standard methods and techniques.
4. Knowledge of principles and techniques in the occupational therapy assessment and treatment of occupational, cognitive, and psychological functional deficits.
5. Ability to interact with patients, families, and other health care providers.
6. Ability to facilitate and instruct in-service and clinical training programs.
7. Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and environmental maintenance.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G14 Occupational Therapist Qualification Standard GS-0631. The VA Handbook 5005 can be found at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office) and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/IORs/GS0100/0185.htm.
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·OF-306
·Other (VA-Form 10-2850c)
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
The following documents must be provided in order to receive consideration for this position:
1. Resume' (required).
2. Occupational Questionnaire (required if applying by fax). If applying online the Assessment Questionnaire will be completed.
3. VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf) (required).
4. OF 306 "Declaration for Federal Employment" available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/Optional-forms/. This is called an optional form, but it is a (required) document for this vacancy announcement.
5. Transcript to provide educational documentation (required). Does NOT have to be an original. You may submit a copy of your transcript.
Please use this checklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1905742.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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 10, 2017 to receive consideration.
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