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Supervisory Occupational Therapist - Associate Chief of PMRS
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Salem, VA $126K – $164K Apply by Sep 17, 2026 Occupational Therapist ENFJESFJINFPISFP Healthcare
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Come Join Our Team! The Associate Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PMRS) functions with substantial independence, utilizing professional judgment to facilitate day-to-day functioning and support long-range goals of the Service in partnership with the Chief of PMRS. Clinically, the incumbent must maintain a current and unrestricted state license to practice physical therapy throughout employment. This position is located at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Assists the Chief in the direction, coordination, and oversight of all administrative and clinical inpatient and outpatient operations within PMRS, including programs in audiology, speech pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, music therapy, kinesiotherapy, PM&R physician clinics, and other ancillary/support services.
- →Collaborates on establishing departmental priorities consistent with facility, VISN, and national VHA goals; supports integration of evidence-based practices.
- →Contributes to the development, implementation, and revision of policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and compliance.
- →Provides direct patient care as a licensed Occupational Therapist to maintain advanced clinical skills and licensure, in accordance with VA requirements.
- →Performs comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for Veterans across the lifespan with disabilities or impairments related to physical, cognitive, psychosocial, or developmental conditions, with a focus on improving independence, safety, and quality of life in meaningful daily activities (occupations).
- →Continuously monitors and documents patient progress, evaluating functional outcomes, updating goals and interventions as medically necessary, and ensuring compliance with all documentation requirements (VA policy, accreditation standards, and best clinical practices).
- →Offers clinical consultation, mentorship, and specialty knowledge to other rehabilitation professionals, medical staff, and trainees regarding complex or challenging occupational therapy/rehabilitation cases.
- →Serves as a clinical instructor or preceptor for occupational therapy students, fieldwork interns, and staff, and participates in professional in-service education.
- →Assists in developing/tracking clinical, operational, and financial metrics; supports corrective actions to improve quality, safety, efficiency, productivity, and satisfaction.
- →Collaborates with facility practice managers and other service leaders to coordinate PMRS interests and activities, maximizing performance in relation to VHA and facility metrics.
- →Participates in recruitment strategies and onboarding of new staff; assists with mentorship and career development efforts to promote retention.
- →Provides direct supervision to assigned PMRS staff, including subordinate supervisors, clinicians, technical, and administrative personnel, as delegated by the Chief.
- →Executes personnel actions and manages reasonable accommodations, disciplinary actions, and resolves staff complaints in accordance with law, policy, and union agreements.
- →Facilitates or leads education regarding new technologies, clinical practices, compliance, and policy changes.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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