Occupational Therapist- Inpatient

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Evaluations: Evaluations take place primarily in the inpatient setting at the bedside and in the OT Clinic and may also take place in the CLC and outpatient settings. The OT conducts an evaluation that gathers information from the medical record, interview of the veteran and other appropriate people such as family and caregiver or other providers, observation, and standardized and non-standardized testing and analyzes the demands of the occupation\ Intervention: The OT develops an intervention plan in collaboration with the veteran and family, caregiver and social support as appropriate. The plan considers the goals of other team members. It considers the veteran's context and activity demands. The intervention plan includes objective and measurable goals with timeframes. The intervention is an accepted occupational therapy approach based on theory and evidence. Intervention approaches may include: health promotion, skill remediation or restoration, performance maintenance, modifications of task or environment, and disability prevention. Maximization of Outcomes: The OT maximizes patient outcomes by:a. Reassessing veterans' response to treatment at regular intervals.b. Modifying the treatment plan and goals as needed to support veteran outcomes.c. Recommending appropriate discharge from OT, based on response to treatment, collaboration with others and the veteran's ongoing needs. Health and Safety: The OT optimizes health and safety of self, patients, colleagues, and visitors by:a. Practicing proper infection control procedures in all patient care and clinical activities.b. Using all clinical equipment and supplies in the prescribed and safe manner.c. Following all proper procedures for urgent and emergent disasters and other occurrences. Clinical Information: The OT optimizes interdisciplinary care planning by:a. Recording patient care activities in evaluation, reassessment, daily and discharge notes following all VA, Rehab, and OT regulations.b. Participating in formal and informal methods of communication about patient status, such as via secure email.c. Participating in multidisciplinary meetings to collaborate on plans of care and discharge planning. Administrative: The OT supports the veterans, the OT Section, the Rehab Service, the SFVAHCS facility and the Agency by:1. Maintaining all required records, including: encounter entry, consult completion, and others as requested.2. Submitting Prosthetic Consults in a timely manner and according to proper protocol.3. Monitoring clinic supply inventory and ensures adequate supply levels according to Rehabilitation Service protocol. Educational1. Develops and conducts OT section, interdepartmental and intradepartmental in-services and ongoing training on topics of rehabilitative and OT care.2. Provides supervision of OT interns and volunteers when assigned by supervisor.3. Contributes ideas to improve the OT intern training program. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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