Occupational Therapist

Title: Occupational Therapist

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Clinical Treatment
Establishes skilled OT treatment plans for residents; conducts skilled OT services to residents once treatment plans are made including but not limited to; physical agent modalities, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, ADL training, positioning and uses of orthopedic and adaptive equipment. Passes residents on to therapy assistants for treatment and supervises and collaborates with assistants on ongoing basis throughout treatment duration.

Documentation
Completes all required documentation in accordance with departmental agency and state policies; completes all required documentation related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement in accordance with departmental and agency policies. Ensures assessments are completed within established timeframes and that cost information is forwarded to the appropriate sources in a timely manner.

Training & Development Provides training for OT related services implemented by non-OT staff as assigned or as necessary; provides in-service training to departmental staff on topics relevant to departmental goals as assigned; attends and successfully completes all mandatory training as scheduled.

Evaluation & recertification of residents Reviews medical records to collect data that is relevant to the assessment as assigned and instructed; Gathers additional assessment information through interviews of client, staff, and family as assigned. Completes initial evaluation and subsequent re-certifications as needed.

Ancillary Duties Attends department and other meetings. May conduct department meetings as assigned and completes ancillary documentation and communication. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Initiates and recommend appropriate corrective action necessary when violations are seen. Maintains clean and safe environments ensuring orderly work area throughout the unit are maintained. Ensures fall prevention devices/care plans are followed and interventions are in place. Recommends purchase of new equipment; maintains OT, personal office space and equipment in a safe and clean manner; serves on committees as designated by supervisor; completes special projects as instructed and assigned.

Other Duties All other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of requirements for a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as an Occupational Therapist. Experience with neurologically involved developmentally disabled patients is beneficial. Previous professional occupational therapy experience in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting a plus.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "your application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov

Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.