What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Virginia Department of Veterans Services?
Title: Occupational Therapist
State Role Title: Therapist III
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000
State employees: **Probationary period will start over upon hire**
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Administers occupational therapy treatment programs as develop/specified. Prepares clients and delivers treatments, performs OT evaluations and re-certifications; develops OT treatment plans and makes modifications as needed, monitors and maintains adaptive equipment. Documents client’s status adhering to Federal, State and Facility guidelines. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of requirements for a Bachelors Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial. Previous professional occupational therapy experience in a long term care or adult geriatric setting preferred.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
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 be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume 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 United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the 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 to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Serves in the Manager on duty rotation.
Nursing Leadership Only: Will be required to work as charge nurse when staffing challenges and emergencies present
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rinker
Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
Email: Beth.Rinker@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 or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: 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.
State Role Title: Therapist III
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000
State employees: **Probationary period will start over upon hire**
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Administers occupational therapy treatment programs as develop/specified. Prepares clients and delivers treatments, performs OT evaluations and re-certifications; develops OT treatment plans and makes modifications as needed, monitors and maintains adaptive equipment. Documents client’s status adhering to Federal, State and Facility guidelines. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of requirements for a Bachelors Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited education program and must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience with neurologically involved, developmentally disabled patients is beneficial. Previous professional occupational therapy experience in a long term care or adult geriatric setting preferred.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
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 be provided with a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume 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 United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the 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 to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Serves in the Manager on duty rotation.
Nursing Leadership Only: Will be required to work as charge nurse when staffing challenges and emergencies present
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rinker
Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
Email: Beth.Rinker@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 or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: 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.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000