Occupational Therapist Job in Tulsa, OK

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

• Veterans

Duties

• Assist and plans assessment and treatment interventions to inpatients and outpatients received through healthcare provider referrals and patient self-referrals. Accurately interprets providers consult instructions.
• Guided by differential diagnoses, OTs perform examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors.
• Works closely with acute care physicians/medical social workers in making appropriate patient referrals to other disciplines in/outside rehabilitation medicine service. o Provides home evaluations and makes recommendations to enhance accessibility and improve functional independence.
• Trains patient and family in safe operation and maintenance of home equipment.
• Triages consults to Occupational Therapy for appropriateness and completeness prior to scheduling.
• Interpret findings from examination, diagnostic studies/medical tests and, during evaluation, develop and select appropriate clinical tests and measures, and then integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care for the full range of patient populations.
• Coordinates scheduling for all consults for new patients.
• Coordinates with other sections and other services in OT treatment, treatment scheduling, and delivery of care.
• Serves as a consultant to OT staff and other hospital personnel in evaluating and planning OT treatment.
• Resolves problems that interfere with delivery of OT services.
• Individuals may perform ancillary assignments as deemed appropriate given the needs of the Service/Facility).
• Utilizes evidence-based OT practice in clinical decision making. Utilizes creative thinking techniques in order to assess difficult clinical situations and exhibit flexibility in problem solving as required.
• Communicates, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, professionals, and other treatment team members including equipment vendors and prosthetics.
• Provides patient and family training in safe operation and maintenance of therapy equipment.
• Maintains proper medical documentation and statistical records.
• Represents occupational therapy at team rounds, family conferences, or discharge planning meetings.
• Provides support for routine department upkeep of supplies and equipment, insuring safety, and infection control.
• Represents the Occupational Therapy Services within the PM&R Service at various clinical and administrative meetings at the discretion of the Supervisor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department.
• Participates in professional and departmental development. Including in-service education.
• Assists PM&R OT Department in performance improvement activities.
• Practices infection control.
• The incumbent participates in the performance improvement of the Service.
• Ensures proper supply inventory equipment are maintained for patient treatment.
• Maintains daily patient schedules.
• The incumbent when expected to be on leave, training, and/or meetings will timely submit their clinic cancellation request through the Clinic Cancellation LEAF system.
• The incumbent will participate in developing Quality Improvement indicators.
• Carries out other job-related activities and special assignments as request by supervisor

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.
• 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).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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 01/21/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12661075.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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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.