Occupational Therapist (Network Whole Health Program Coordinator)

The Network Whole Health Coordinator will serve under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer for the South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16). This position will lead the VISN's effort in line with the national goal of implementing Whole Health System concepts throughout the network.
PLEASE NOTE: This announcement is limited to the first 50 applicants. The announcement will close on the date indicated, or when 50 applications are received, whichever occurs first.Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education and/or Experience:
  • The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below:
    • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an Occupational Therapist; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. or
    • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field; NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy, or
    • Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy.
  • Individuals must be a graduate of a degree program in occupational therapy approved by the ACOTE or predecessor organizations. This is inclusive of an internship (supervised fieldwork experience required by the educational institution).ACOTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Certification. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT.
• State Licensure. Candidates must possess a full, current, and unrestricted state license, to practice occupational therapy in a state, territory or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia.
• English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: Occupational Therapist (VISN Program Coordinator), GS-14.

• Experience: One year experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
  • Ability to plan, evaluate and coordinate the wide ranging programmatic elements for services provided in concert with internal and external stake holders.
  • Ability to serve as a facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating program initiatives among local, regional or national coordinators and interdisciplinary teams to improve quality of care for patients.
  • Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines and balance responsibilities and work with great autonomy.
  • Ability to articulate and communicate the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events and objectives; as well as provide direction on work methods, practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of internal and external resources related to the program managed.

Preferred Experience: Experience leading a Whole Health Program at a VA facility.
References: VA Handbook 5005/127 Part II Appendix G4, Occupational Therapist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); Use of fingers, both hands and both eyes. Hearing is required.Education: IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: FULL_TIME