Occupational Therapist (Traumatic Brain Injury)

About the Position: This position is with the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base.

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.

Conducts evaluations and advanced therapy for complex inpatient/outpatient cases, specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, and associated cognitive, physical, and psychosocial impairments. | Develops and modifies goal-oriented treatment plans using evidence-based modalities, cognitive rehab, and adaptive equipment to maximize patients' functional independence in daily living and work. | Collaborates with healthcare teams, military command, and the VA to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation goals, community reintegration, and fitness-for-duty or return-to-duty plans. | Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with AOTA and The Joint Commission standards. | Provides clinical oversight and feedback to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and acts as a clinical educator for students, patients, families, and healthcare providers. | Leads quality improvement initiatives, integrates emerging research/technologies into practice, and assists with administrative management, resource coordination, and budgeting.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

Basic Requirement for Occupational Therapist (Traumatic Brain Injury):

Degree: A graduate (or higher level) degree that included an occupational therapy curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, and completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school.

Certification: Applicants must have passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0631 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Licensure: A current, active, valid, and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes independently evaluating and treating patients with complex neurological, cognitive, and psychological conditions, with a primary focus on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); developing and modifying goal-oriented occupational therapy treatment plans that integrate physical, cognitive, and psycho-social rehabilitation; utilizing advanced therapeutic modalities, cognitive rehabilitation techniques, and adaptive equipment to restore functional skills (ADLs/IADLs); and collaborating within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care, recovery outcomes, and community or workplace reintegration. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).


Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: See Qualifications Section for education requirements.

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. | 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. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. | Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privilege