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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hand & Upper Extremity Therapist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 57 days ago
On-site Rochester, PA $67K – $126K Apply by Jul 28, 2026 Occupational Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Beaver County VA Clinic in Rochester, PA.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located within the Beaver Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and falls within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) under Medicine Service Line at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) in Pittsburgh, PA.
- →The incumbent is expected to travel as needed for clinical duties between CBOCs and home care locations, as directed by the supervisor, and must maintain a valid driver's license.
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Occupational Therapists (OT) provide specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment in hand and upper extremity musculoskeletal/neurological rehabilitation in the administration of therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function, and/or reverse pathological progression to enhance quality of life.
- →Perform examinations and evaluations of individuals who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems while considering the effects attributable to unique Veteran psychosocial and environmental factors.
- →Interpret findings from the physical examination and evaluation, selecting the most appropriate test and measures, while integrating these findings into the Occupational Therapy plan of care for the full range of Veteran populations.
- →Independently provide clinical oversight of Occupational Therapy Assistants, hand fellows & students on clinical affiliations who are in Masters or Doctoral level OT Programs.
- →Participate in continuing education courses and seminars to remain current with advances in the field and to meet continuing education requirements of VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and Pennsylvania State Licensure or other State Licensure.
- →Contribute to curriculum and didactic/instruction and provides Clinical Instruction for assigned students partnering with the OT Hand fellowship program.
- →Assists fieldwork coordinators in developing and upgrading student training program content ensuring that student(s) receive high-quality experience.
- →Schedule patient visits to ensure quality Occupational Therapy treatments are delivered efficiently and effectively.
- →Document evaluations, goals, treatment plans, and rehabilitation potential, using standard format (per AOTA Guidelines) in the patient's medical record as required by PM&RS, Joint Commission, and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System standards.
- →Ensure that subordinate Occupational Therapy staff and trainees maintain appropriate documentation.
- →Participate in Performance Improvement monitoring including the formulation of monitors, data collections, peer reviews, and preparation of reports in accordance with VA and Joint Commission guidelines.
- →Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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