This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible .
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. English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education and/or Experience: (1) The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below: (a) 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 (b) 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. (c) 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. Degree programs may be verified by contacting the American Occupational Therapy Association website or at their office address: American Occupational Therapy Association, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. Certification-Documentation Submitted. Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT. State Licensure-Documentation Submitted. 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. Grandfathering Provision. All [persons] employed in VHA [in this occupational series or in another occupational series that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this] qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the [ ] grade held including positive education and licensure/certification/registration [that are part of the basic requirements of this occupation]. Employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) They may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the full performance level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) If an OT who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee will lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. (3) OTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (4) OTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. 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: GS-13- Occupational Therapist Program Coordinator (1) Education, Experience, and Licensure. Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the [GS-12 grade] level and directly related to the position being filled and one of the following. Demonstrated KSAs. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions. (b) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations and use data effectively to manage workload, quality performance, and productivity within the service. (c) Skill in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers to include conflict resolution. (d) Ability to utilize evidence-based practices and clinical practice guidelines in a professional area and to guide the staff in applying these tools. Preferred Experience: 3-5 years in brain in just and /or Polytrauma clinical settings; good leadership skills; works well in interdisciplinary team settings; excellent communication shills, familiarity with CARF accreditation experience in conflict resolution. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Functions: 1. The Program Coordinator administers planning processes and provides authoritative recommendations to the Chief of the PM&RS regarding possible need for revision of the programs regulations and policies. The incumbent performs staff support work in short and long­ range planning efforts; obtains and consolidates planning information; and recommends action or adjustments necessary to achieve required objectives. 2. Responsible for developing and coordinating internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities follow agency, accrediting, and regulatory requirements. Maintains program requirements/validation criteria for assigned organizations and prompts staff members to participate in cyclic or special evaluations. Examines programs and recommends expanding, contracting, combining, separating, or realigning them to best meet veterans' health care needs most economically; directs and/or assists medical center staff in administrative research, management analyses, and development of reports pertaining to program plans and perform assessments of the Program's activities. Incumbent performs these duties with a great deal of independence and reports ongoing progress, needs and issues to the Chief, PM&R service. 3. Program Coordinator orients newly appointed employees of PTRP to programs, activities, responsibilities, techniques and rehabilitation objectives. The incumbent is responsible for developing the PTRP's portion of the assigned employees' Training Plans. The incumbent is responsible for incorporating training required by the service and medical center with the overall training within the PTRP. 4. Program Coordinator is designated the CARF point of contact for PM&R service and is responsible for PM&R CARF coordination, planning, and oversight. Rehabilitation Medicine Coordinator is responsible to collate data, report on, and respond to survey items required by Program activities reviewed by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Incumbent will ensure that accurate data is tracked and maintained to reflect required CARF standards for surveyed programs. Incumbent will serve as a member of the CARF Subcommittee and is expected to be a regular contributing member to this body. Responsible to actively participate in and contribute to all other surveys and request such as JCAHO, OIG, and others 5. Program Coordinator will represent the Program, along with the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center (PRC) Program Manager, at the VISN and VACO level in matters that involve Veteran and Active-Duty Service Member's (ADSM) participating in or referred to the program. Will act as an ambassador to internal and external stakeholders to provide up- to-date and timely information on available resources, programs and activities and be the primary administrative contact for any stakeholder seeking program services. 6. Program Coordinator assists PM&RS in achieving a balanced operation of services with respect to manpower, space, funds, and equipment. The incumbent reviews and conducts analysis on manpower, space, and equipment utilization; analyzes the necessary human resources, equipment, and space to effectively support the mission of PTRP; maintains accurate utilization and cost information; provides analysis of the effect of resources on the overall productivity of the program; develops and maintains workload/resource monitors that detect appropriate and inappropriate utilization of scarce resources; and develops strategies to identify, maintain, correct, and enhance utilization practices within PTRP. Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 71049-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V8_EDRP_Tampa@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized