Supervisory Occupational Therapist

This position is located at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center within the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS). The Supervisory Occupational Therapist is responsible for the effective and efficient management of Recreation, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation programs and services. The incumbent exercises administrative, programmatic and clinical oversight of all programs to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health and prevention of diseases in accordance with their professional standards. Performs all tests procedures and interprets the results of all tests. Plans and implements a comprehensive treatment plan. Reviews the intervention strategies and provides appropriate treatment and recommendations. Participates and suggests other disciplines/agencies interventions. Works with a high degree of independence. Recommends to VA medical facility director projected staffing needs, equipment and supply management, and other operational aspects of administering and managing a program. Responsible for leadership activities, planning and designing services within the Medical Center's primary function, directive services, integrating and coordinating services in accordance with the scope of service offered, and improving performance. Responsible for goals, priorities, policies, procedures, clinical programs and resource allocations pertaining to DRS. Decisions are made exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Having a working knowledge of the principles of interdisciplinary rehabilitation to communicate pertinent Veteran care and service delivery issues. Responsible for establishing an organizational structure and an operating system that ensures the efficient and timely accomplishment of DRS goals and priorities. Incumbent will ensure that programs reflect and support the mission and priorities of the Medical Center. Responsible for preparation of annual reports, including budgetary planning, pertaining to the service. Evaluates and presents budgetary and space requirements of Division of Rehabilitation Service. Ensures allocation of financial, space, equipment, and human resources effectively within DRS in a manner which demonstrates commitment to quality health care delivery, improved productivity, technological advances and cost effectiveness. Supervises other medical officers, recreation therapist, rehabilitation supervisor, and administrative officer for DRS. Oversee the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs using data-driven quality assurance processes. Provides Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation treatment education to patients and families/significant others. Provides technical and clinical consultation to the professional staff and supervises research, education and training progress within the service. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 08:00 am-4:30pm Telework: Yes - as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 260070-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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. 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. 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.