Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Center for the Intrepid, in San Antonio, Texas.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, plan, coordinate, and administer diverse occupational therapy programs for wounded, ill, and injured service members and beneficiaries. | Actively involve in the preparation of progressive treatment plans, utilizing the full range of occupational therapy modalities and the application of extensive judgment, observation, and treatment skills within scope of practice. | Complete required data collection for workload management and analysis, and research studies as directed. | Use problem-solving skills to make recommendations for the use of various occupational therapy modalities as prescribed. | Implement designated treatment plans with the goal of maximizing outcomes and improving the patient’s functional independence. | Facilitate personal skill development as part of the CFI occupational therapy team to include in-service participation, student mentorship, and peer to peer collaboration. | Provide instruction to patients in a variety of exercise programs, functional activities, and activities of daily living to optimize independent living skills. | Collaborate with multi-disciplinary outpatient medical team and occupational therapy counterparts to ensure efficient and effective evidence based care delivery and outcomes.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Credentialing: Graduate of a Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, National certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

License: Active state license as a COTA

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing occupational therapy treatment plans; and providing progress reports on occupational therapy patients. Individual must have experience in acute, orthopedic/polytrauma, and multi-disciplinary care setting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Occupational Therapy. Must have graduated from an accredited OTA program resulting in successful acquisition of national certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. | A pre-placement medical examination is required. | Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required | Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. | Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. | Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. Graduate of a Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, National certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Active state license as a COTA. | This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.