Position: Occupational Therapist (Integrative Health)
Summary
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This position is assigned to the Occupational Therapy Integrative Health and Wellness/Whole Health System Department, within the Mental Health Service Line at the William S Middleton Veterans Affairs Hospital (VAH) in Madison, WI, which is a complexity 1b facility. It requires a fully licensed and registered Occupational Therapist that works independently with minimal guidance and direct patient care.
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Overview
? Accepting applications
? Open & closing dates
02/09/2024 to 02/20/2024
? Salary
$86,962 – $113,047 per year
? Pay scale & grade
GS 12
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
? Madison, WI
? Remote job
No
? Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
? Travel Required
25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.
? Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
? Appointment type
Permanent
– * Work schedule
Full-time
– * Service
Excepted
? Promotion potential
12
? Job family (Series)
0631 Occupational Therapist
? Supervisory status
No
? Security clearance
Other
? Drug test
No
? Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
? Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
? Announcement number
CBCT-AY
? Control number
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This job is open to
? The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
The duties include:
? Performs occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and integrative health and wellness-based interventions.
? Demonstrates a full professional understanding of the theories of health promotion, disease prevention and management, and treatment in occupational therapy and proper application utilizing whole-person care, therapeutic use of self, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), activity analysis, lifestyle modification, behavioral intervention, frames of reference, and therapeutic procedures.
? Emphasizes self-care in the larger context of well-being, incorporating a full range of conventional and Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) approaches, including (but not limited to) Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Guided Imagery, Clinical Hypnosis, Battlefield Acupuncture, and Biofeedback.
? Evaluates and provides appropriate clinical care for Veterans with common comorbidities of mental illness and chronic medical conditions, such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, diabetes, obesity, substance abuse, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dementia, and chronic pain.
? Assists in the scheduling of appointments for patients according to their Occupational Therapy wellness plan and/or treatment plan while coordinating with other disciplines within the team and facility.
? Participates in regular team meetings. Uses verbal and written communication effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
? Maintains consistent and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted OT practice, facility, and Mental Health Service requirements regarding content and timeliness.
? Performs competent documentation of progress notes and discharge summaries.
? Completes educational activities and competencies to maintain state licensure, national certification, and any additional certification(s) as required by the certifying/licensing agency and the VA.
? Aware of safety concerns, regulations, policies, and procedures, and employs appropriate safety practices.
Work Schedule:
8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday
Telework:
Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives:
Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
? You 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.
? You may be required to serve a probationary period.
? Subject to background/security investigation.
? Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
? Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
? Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic
Requirements:
? United States Citizenship:
Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C.?
