Occupational Therapist, Education Debt Reduction ...

Summary 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. Responsibilities The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Occupational Therapist serves as the rehabilitation therapy expert for the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)/Medical Foster Home (MFH) interdisciplinary treatment team with responsibility for administration of treatment for outpatient populations with acute, chronic conditions with varied physical disorder caseload to include strokes, amputees, total joint replacements, neurological, respiratory care cardiac rehabilitation conditions, etc. Clinical Aspects - Therapist must evaluate Veteran needs and skills and develop therapeutic treatment programs while implementing the use of Occupational Therapy interventions including but not limited to: Activity of Daily Living (ADL) evaluations, modify equipment to facilitate safe ADLs, evaluate for upper extremity orthotics, evaluating the patient's home, on admission and annually and as clinically indicated, to identify the need for structural modification and adaptive equipment to improve the safety and accessibility of the home environment, evaluate and educate on home safety and the safe use and maintenance of adaptive equipment, teach body mechanics to the patient and caregiver to minimize risk of injury and fall, encourage participation relating to improved functional levels, functional transfer training, measure results and modify programs regularly, identify wheelchair seating needs, perform motorized wheelchair and scooter evaluations, initiate appropriate forms for the Veteran to apply for Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) funding with written justification. Assist with coordinating VA and community resource referrals, patient and family education with treatment team members. Reporting equipment problems and facilitating repair or replacement of DME via the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. Assists in patient discharge planning to ensure provision of appropriate services and equipment for patient safety needs. Advises interdisciplinary health care team of safety and rehabilitation recommendations, goals, and efficacy of therapy. Discusses pertinent findings and interprets clinical therapy information which will assist the team in developing comprehensive patient treatment plans. Administrative Aspects - Complete the VA clinical reminders applicable to the therapists' assessment. Complete detailed documentation of assessments, re-assessments, care plans, etc. related to the Veterans therapy. Complete Functional Independent Mobility (FIM) tests and relay that info to the Veteran, caregiver and treatment team members. Develop and coordinate educational materials for the caregiver and/or veteran as indicated by the therapists' assessment and Joint accreditation home care standards. Act as a consultant to other HBPC staff and hospital disciplines as needed. Be an active participant in Veterans treatment teams, committee's and workgroups as assigned. Supervise OT volunteers as requested. Assist with orientation and evaluation of performance. Assist in training student affiliates arranged through VA education department. Presents seminars, workshops, and lectures to convey current home safety and rehabilitation therapy information on new and changing concepts. This includes the development and participation of inservice educational programs directed to members of interdisciplinary teams and various students, interns, residents, etc. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Service and clients to include providing support and coverage for vacancies and leave. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Telework: Ad-hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 52822-F, 52821-F and/or 52820-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in field of expertise Home care experience Experience with Geriatric, chronically ill, high-risk and/or Veteran population Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Valid driver's license. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-09