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Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist - Certified Hand Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Orlando, FL $106K – $138K Apply by Oct 14, 2026 Occupational Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The Orlando VA Healthcare is a Level 1A complexity system that covers approximately 140,000 veterans in East Central Florida. The incumbent is part of the Rehabilitation section of the Anesthesiology Service composed of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent will directly report to a Section Chief or Occupational Therapy Supervisor.
- →The Occupational Therapist (OT) Clinical Specialist is responsible for growing the Hand Therapy Program and forging a strong relationship with hand and Plastic Surgeon's.
- →Since the OT Specialist is considered the subject matter expert within the organization, he/she is expected to provide education and guidance to the Rehabilitation Supervisors, PT/OT staff, and other medical center providers.
- →The incumbent will mainly evaluate/treat veterans in the outpatient setting.
- →There will be occasions when the Hand Specialist would need to perform therapy off site assisting with splinting and evaluation needs.
- →A Section Chief or OT Supervisor may also required the specialist to cover other Outpatient Clinics, inpatient and the Community Living Center (CLC) to address specific OT hand therapy needs.
- →The OT Clinical Specialist is also responsible for the supervision of assigned OT residents/fellows, students, and volunteers that rotate through the outpatient area.
- →Given this person is the subject matter expert in the hand therapy, it is expected that they participate in an OT Residency/Fellowship programs as either a Mentor or Educator.
- →They will also be responsible for OT students as a clinical instructor as determined by his/her supervisor.
- →The incumbent should be a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and will be responsible for an OT Residency or Fellowship Program should be one be approved for the Orlando VAHCS.
- →Duties but not limited to: The incumbent will be responsible for handling all Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation referrals for therapy as well as teaching therapists at other sites the nuances of referring care for this population.
- →The OT clinical specialist plans, develops, coordinates, and implements Hand and Upper Extremity rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
- →The OT Clinical Specialist for Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation assesses, plans, evaluates, and delivers care in this specialty area as a component of the Occupational Therapy Section, which usually involves multiple disciplines.
- →Creates a plan of care and refers treatment to an Occupational Therapist Assistant when appropriate.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9de33031-44ef-45f9-9ee6-1c3d1b3de238
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