Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Location
Roanoke, Virginia
Salary
$40 - $56 / HOUR
The Relief Occupational Therapist establishes and conducts skilled treatment plans for residents, including therapeutic activities and ADL training. They also supervise therapy assistants, complete required documentation for reimbursement, and ensure a safe, clean environment for patient care.
Candidates must possess knowledge of occupational therapy and developmental disabilities, along with the ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with diverse groups. Proficiency in computer application software and the ability to lead and coordinate rehabilitation department work are required.
Title: Relief Occupational Therapist
State Role Title: Therapist III
$40.00 - $56.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr
www.dvs.virginia.gov
General Public - G
Establishes skilled OT treatment plans for residents; conducts skilled OT services to residents once treatment plans are made including but not limited to; physical agent modalities, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, ADL training, positioning and uses of orthopedic and adaptive equipment. Passes residents on to therapy assistants for treatment and supervises and collaborates with assistants on ongoing basis throughout treatment duration.
Completes all required documentation in accordance with departmental agency and state policies; completes all required documentation related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement in accordance with departmental and agency policies. Ensures assessments are completed within established timeframes and that cost information is forwarded to the appropriate sources in a timely manner.
Provides training for OT related services implemented by non-OT staff as assigned or as necessary; provides in-service training to departmental staff on topics relevant to departmental goals as assigned; attends and successfully completes all mandatory training as scheduled.
Reviews medical records to collect data that is relevant to the assessment as assigned and instructed; Gathers additional assessment information through interviews of client, staff, and family as assigned. Completes initial evaluation and subsequent re-certifications as needed.
All other duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
The employee should possess; knowledge of occupational therapy and developmental disabilities; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interact in a professional manner with clients, staff, families and community personnel. Ability to use Computer application software. Ability to lead and coordinate work of the rehab. department, and cross-functional departments as needed.
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You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.
Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.
Name: Kristen Johnson
(540) 982-2860 ext. 4903
kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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