CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM CLINICAL ASSESSOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Job in Fayetteville, NC

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Evaluation and Treatment: - Accept and respond to OT/CSP consults and document evaluation and treatment in compliance with CSP and Occupational Therapy policies. - Complete Veteran functional assessments, including the VFAI, for the PCAFC. - Possesses skill in independently utilizing appropriate screening and standardized and non-standardized evaluation tools required to appropriately provide and direct the OT care plan in multiple settings. - Responsible for the independent comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles and provide direct intervention with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, participation, and performance in all areas of occupation (ADLs, IADLs, work/play, leisure, education, social participation, and rest/sleep) of Veterans referred to the Caregiver Support Program. - Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to independently apply clinically appropriate assessment techniques and treatment interventions to address and evaluate all aspects of the occupational therapy domain: occupations, client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, contexts, and environments. - Able to utilize standardized and non-standardized assessment methods to communicate information to the Centralized Eligibility & Appeals Team (CEAT) and inter-professional CSP team about Veterans' and caregivers' functioning.

Communication - Demonstrates the teaching skills required to provide education to Veterans, family members, caregivers, students, and other healthcare professionals. - Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with Veterans, family members, supervisors, caregivers, students, and other healthcare professionals. - Establishes and maintains contact with other health care providers involved in Veteran care via written, telephone, and personal communication on a regular basis. - Participates in interdisciplinary care planning conferences, as assigned.

Documentation: - Performs comprehensive written documentation of evaluations/assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries. - Documentation is consistent with regulatory bodies and accrediting commissions, VHA policy, and facility directives regarding content and timeliness. - Proactively communicates with Prosthetics and Sensory Aide Services (PSAS) to address Veterans' needs for adaptive/durable medical equipment, orthoses, and prosthetics devices, in accordance with facility policy. - Documents Veteran functional assessments for PCAFC in a timely manner and communicates information from assessments to the interprofessional CEAT for timely processing of the application.

Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Improvement (QI): - Conducts data collection as specified or requested by the Supervisor of both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and CSP for projects related to continuous process improvement for quality assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) for the CSP program. Education: - As assigned, acts as Fieldwork Educator for occupational therapy student(s) from accredited educational programs. - As assigned, demonstrates the teaching skills as required to provide education to Veterans, family members, caregivers, employees, students, and coworkers. - Educates multiple service lines within the facility about the Occupational Therapy scope of practice. - The OT continually seeks to improve knowledge and skills by reviewing current literature, conducting in-service training, participation in presentations, and attendance at continuing education programs, especially in their area of expertise. - Continuing education and training will be focused on maintaining and improving competency in all general clinical functions but will also include coursework directed toward the development and improvement of clinical instruction, data collections and reporting techniques, and utilization and reporting of outcome measures. - Continuing education will also involve staying up-to-date with training/certification per regulations of NBCOT/AOTA and state regulations, as well as taking initiative and completing other educational opportunities to enhance ability to delivery evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions. - Complete initial Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument (VFAI) intensive training with a recertification occurring every two years. Administrative Responsibilities: - Completes all VAMC mandatory training in a timely manner, including yearly competencies and TMS requirements and CSP training requirements. - Stays updated on CSP Program guidelines and policies. - Competent in using the computer system for storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, transmitting and receiving e-mail, activating printers, and accessing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). Becomes familiar with the CSP Hub.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/11/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12752495.

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Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.