Job at a glance
The Occupational Therapist will be assigned to the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PMRS). The incumbent is responsible for independently providing occupational therapy assessment of the Veteran's physical, occupational, cognitive and psychosocial functional deficits via referrals received from appropriate healthcare providers, or patient self-referrals where appropriate.
Major duties: Duties:The Fee Basis Occupational Therapist will use a wide range of knowledge and skills in applying theories, principles, and methodologies in the practice of occupational therapy to evaluate and treat Veterans across diverse populations. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center, including all clinical and patient-care areas served. Major Responsibilities:The Fee Basis Occupational Therapist will be performing and/or responsible for the following functions: Complete occupational therapy evaluations Conduct re-evaluations/assessments as clinically indicated Plan and implement individualized treatment interventions Provide recommendations for adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and safe performance of activities of daily living Enter consult results and progress notes in the electronic medical record Notify provider of assessment results and recommendations Work Schedule: Fee Basis; One day per weekend, 2-3 weekends per month; specifics to be discussed during interview Rates:- $85 per consult or re-evaluation/assessment- $21.25 per occupational therapy treatment Salary cap: $20,000 per calendar year Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education: 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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.