- Position Title
- Occupational Therapist- Home Based Primary Care
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTD-12742062-25-KS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 2, 2025 to Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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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.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- 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
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States (U.S.) (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7407(a)).
Are you a citizen of the United States (U.S.)?
Are you a citizen of the United States (U.S.)?
2.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: To be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA, applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
3.
Education [and/or Experience: [(1) The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below:
(a) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; (NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.)
OR
(b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; (NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.)
OR
(c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy. (2) Individuals must be a graduate of] a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations.
ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220.
Do you possess at least one of the following requirements listed below?
(Note: Transcripts must be submitted with your application.)
(a) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist; (NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.)
OR
(b) Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; (NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy.)
OR
(c) Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy. (2) Individuals must be a graduate of] a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations.
ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220.
Do you possess at least one of the following requirements listed below?
(Note: Transcripts must be submitted with your application.)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Certification: Candidates must possess a current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification as an Occupational Therapist.
Do you possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT?
(NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, you must attach a copy of your certification. If you fail to submit a copy of your certification, you will be rated as ineligible for the GS-11 and GS-12 grade level.)
Do you possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT?
(NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, you must attach a copy of your certification. If you fail to submit a copy of your certification, you will be rated as ineligible for the GS-11 and GS-12 grade level.)
5.
State Licensure: Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license, to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.
Do you have a current, unrestricted, and active license, registration, trademark, or certification by a state to practice occupational therapy in a State, Territory, and Commonwealth of the United States?
(NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, you must attach a copy of your license. If you fail to submit a copy of your license, you will be rated as ineligible for the GS-11 and GS-12 grade level.)
Do you have a current, unrestricted, and active license, registration, trademark, or certification by a state to practice occupational therapy in a State, Territory, and Commonwealth of the United States?
(NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, you must attach a copy of your license. If you fail to submit a copy of your license, you will be rated as ineligible for the GS-11 and GS-12 grade level.)
6.
GS-9 Occupational Therapist: To qualify for this grade level you must possess the following:
Education, Experience, and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements described above.
Education, Experience, and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements described above.
7.
GS-11 Occupational Therapist: To qualify for this grade level you must possess the following:
Education and/or Experience:
Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level and directly related to the position being filled; or
Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field; or
Doctorate in occupational therapy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA):Applicants at the grade level must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of occupational therapy practice.
Ability to administer/interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate intervention plans, including goals and methods of treatment.
Ability to implement intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
Skill in monitoring an individual's response to interventions and modify treatment plans and reevaluating as indicated.
Ability to communicate and or collaborate with patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals and/or other individuals verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations to minimize risk in the provision of patient care and the environment of care.
Knowledge of applicable regulations governing documentation, reimbursement and workload entry in accordance with established professional practice.
Education and/or Experience:
Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level and directly related to the position being filled; or
Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in occupational therapy or a directly related field; or
Doctorate in occupational therapy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA):Applicants at the grade level must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of occupational therapy practice.
Ability to administer/interpret evaluation findings to develop and coordinate intervention plans, including goals and methods of treatment.
Ability to implement intervention plans directly or in collaboration with others.
Skill in monitoring an individual's response to interventions and modify treatment plans and reevaluating as indicated.
Ability to communicate and or collaborate with patients, family members, caregivers, interdisciplinary professionals and/or other individuals verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations to minimize risk in the provision of patient care and the environment of care.
Knowledge of applicable regulations governing documentation, reimbursement and workload entry in accordance with established professional practice.
8.
GS-12 Occupational Therapist: To qualify for this grade level you must possess the following:
Experience:
Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA):Applicants at the grade level must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice. Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits.
Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment).
Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training.
Experience:
Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA):Applicants at the grade level must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and techniques consistent with current clinical standards based on OT theory and evidence based practice. Knowledge is inclusive of physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits.
Ability to collaborate and communicate orally and in writing with all internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to use critical analysis, clinical reasoning, and creativity to independently solve complex problems related to adapting and modifying assessments, treatment plans, activities and procedures to meet the needs of patients.
Skill in procuring, fabricating, adjusting, adapting, and modifying orthoses, splints, and adaptive equipment for activities of daily living (inclusive of durable medical equipment).
Ability to conduct OT related in-service and clinical training.