This position is located within the Rehabilitation Department of the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Service Line. The incumbent acts as an outpatient occupational therapist providing therapeutic occupational therapy care, characterized by sound assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, treatment implementation, evaluation, and follow-up of assigned patients. Incumbent may serve in any of the additional designated service areas to ensure coverage as needed. Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Clinical Under the direct supervision of a fully licensed Occupational Therapist, the incumbent provides therapeutic occupational therapy care independently, characterized by sound assessment, treatment planning, goal setting, treatment implementation, evaluation, and follow-up of assigned patients. Incumbent will serve primarily in the outpatient setting with occasional acute inpatient responsibilities. Incumbent may serve in any of the additional designated service areas within the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Service Line to ensure coverage as needed. These settings are: Acute Inpatient, Outpatient, Tele-rehab or any future developed service areas. Assessment and treatment reflect professionally recognized, theory-based practice and utilized strategies to address the unique physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs of specific patient populations. Evaluates the Veteran's needs for assistive devices, and adaptive appliances, recommends adjustments for prosthetic/orthotic devices and makes minor adjustments to obtain maximal functional benefits. The therapist may fabricate orthotic devices and may make modifications on a wide range of orthoses. Receives veteran referrals from appropriate source and assures that veterans are scheduled for evaluation and treatment in a timely fashion. Reviews charts to assess appropriateness of the referrals and possible contraindications for treatment. Schedules veterans for treatment, considering priority and frequency of care and coordinating schedules with other members of the treatment team. Flexibility of schedule must be maintained to allow for unscheduled Veterans and for family conferences. Collaborates with and shares responsibility with other outpatient therapists to provide for care of patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Plans and administers occupational therapy to patients with multiple, severe, acute physical/neurological/psychological disabilities. All phases of evaluation, treatment, teaching, discharge planning, and follow-ups are documented thoroughly and in a timely manner. Functions on a multidisciplinary team, representing the Rehabilitation Department by communicating directly with team members such as Veteran's physician, nursing personnel. social worker, dietitian, psychologist and other Rehabilitation disciplines involved with the veteran's care. Organizes and prioritizes care, considering the patient's unique needs/preferences/resources. Completes appointments in an organized, timely manner. Initiates/participates in patient, family and/or caregiver teaching. Initiates/coordinates available resources within and outside the hospital to facilitate continuity of care. Utilizes equipment appropriately, ensuring safe operation at all times. Responds appropriately to emergency situations; demonstrates compliance with fire, disaster, and infection control policies. Participates in developing departmental protocols, policies, and teaching materials. Perform set-up and pre-cleaning for all reusable medical equipment before being sent for re-processing. Administrative Under the direction of the supervisor, assumes the responsibility for caseload coverage and continuity of care. Leadership (duties at full performance level) Identifies current and potential problems with participation in formulation of a plan for resolution. Assists other therapists in modifying and adapting treatment plans for patient specialty populations. Acts as a resource and reliable role model to other staff members and students in areas of expertise. Provides direct supervision and teaching of students, volunteers, therapy assistants, and health technicians/aides. Assumes the responsibility for orienting new staff as assigned. Delegates care appropriately. Conducts educational in-services to interdisciplinary health care providers as needed/requested and when possible staffing permits. Serves as a resource person on task forces for process improvement when appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Occupational Therapist/PD000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required