- Position Title
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSX-12021582-23-FC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 23, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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3.
In conjunction with accepting a tentative offer, selected candidates must submit a written statement to the HR Office point of contact specifying their vaccination status within two business days of receiving a tentative offer. Using one of the applicable statements below please identify your COVID Vaccination status.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position with the VA. Please respond to each question by selecting YES or NO. NOTE: Your responses are subject to verification. Please review all responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Proficiency. Occupational Therapy Assistants appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Are you proficient in both spoken and written English?
2.
Education: Applicants must meet one of the requirements below:
Associate's degree (or higher) in occupational therapy from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Completion of a military training program in an OTA program accredited by ACOTE.
Associate's degree (or higher) in occupational therapy from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Completion of a military training program in an OTA program accredited by ACOTE.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Have you passed the entry-level certification examination for OTA's administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)?
4.
Do you possess a full, current and unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy in a State, Territory, a Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. Puerto Rico) or in the District of Columbia?
Note: Exceptions for Non-Certified or Non-Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
(1) OTAs who graduated from an ACOTE approved occupational therapy assistant program but do not possess the NBCOT certification and/or licensure requirements, may be appointed, pending licensure and/or NBCOT certification, on a full-time temporary appointment under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(a)(1)(B) and not to exceed two years in accordance with the timeframe in 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(c)(2).
(2) OTAs may only be appointed at the entry grade level and may not be promoted/converted until licensure and/or certification are obtained.
(3) OTAs may provide care only under the direct supervision of a licensed OTA or OT who meets all state regulatory requirements.
(4) Temporary OTA appointments may not be extended beyond two years.
Note: Exceptions for Non-Certified or Non-Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
(1) OTAs who graduated from an ACOTE approved occupational therapy assistant program but do not possess the NBCOT certification and/or licensure requirements, may be appointed, pending licensure and/or NBCOT certification, on a full-time temporary appointment under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(a)(1)(B) and not to exceed two years in accordance with the timeframe in 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(c)(2).
(2) OTAs may only be appointed at the entry grade level and may not be promoted/converted until licensure and/or certification are obtained.
(3) OTAs may provide care only under the direct supervision of a licensed OTA or OT who meets all state regulatory requirements.
(4) Temporary OTA appointments may not be extended beyond two years.
5.
To qualify at the GS-5 level: Do you meet the basic requirements in questions 1 and 2 above?
6.
To qualify at the GS-6 level: Do you possess one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level AND demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practice.
Knowledge of basic group techniques and interpersonal communication
Skill in written communication to document data, progress/change in status, discharge status, and patient or caregiver education.
Skill in oral communication to document data, progress/change in status, discharge status, and patient or caregiver education.
Ability to assist in the development of treatment goals/objectives.
Ability to implement a patient care plan incorporating activity analysis theory.
Knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practice.
Knowledge of basic group techniques and interpersonal communication
Skill in written communication to document data, progress/change in status, discharge status, and patient or caregiver education.
Skill in oral communication to document data, progress/change in status, discharge status, and patient or caregiver education.
Ability to assist in the development of treatment goals/objectives.
Ability to implement a patient care plan incorporating activity analysis theory.
7.
To qualify at the GS-7 level: Do you possess one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level AND demonstrate the following KSAs:
Skill in promoting occupational therapy services effectively, providing training and interventions within the assigned areas
Ability to perform in depth chart review to identify treatment goals and implement treatment plans.
Ability to use problem-solving skills when providing therapeutic interventions for patients.
Ability to provide multi-step instructions to patients, caregivers and other health care professionals adapting instructions to meet the learning needs of the individual.
Skill in promoting occupational therapy services effectively, providing training and interventions within the assigned areas
Ability to perform in depth chart review to identify treatment goals and implement treatment plans.
Ability to use problem-solving skills when providing therapeutic interventions for patients.
Ability to provide multi-step instructions to patients, caregivers and other health care professionals adapting instructions to meet the learning needs of the individual.
8.
To qualify at the GS-8 level: Do you possess one year of creditable experience comparable to the next lower grade level AND demonstrate the following KSAs:
Ability to implement delegated assessments.
Ability to provide reports of observations and patient performance.
Ability to use complex therapeutic techniques and interventions, utilizing problem-solving skills to maximize patient's functional status.
Ability to modify therapeutic interventions for simple and complex cases with a wide range of diagnoses and disabilities.
Ability to recommend complex adaptive and assistive devices and durable medical equipment.
Ability to consult with health care practitioners about the patient's treatment plan and the occupational therapy scope of practice and services.
Ability to implement delegated assessments.
Ability to provide reports of observations and patient performance.
Ability to use complex therapeutic techniques and interventions, utilizing problem-solving skills to maximize patient's functional status.
Ability to modify therapeutic interventions for simple and complex cases with a wide range of diagnoses and disabilities.
Ability to recommend complex adaptive and assistive devices and durable medical equipment.
Ability to consult with health care practitioners about the patient's treatment plan and the occupational therapy scope of practice and services.