Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

* DutiesHelpDutiesSummaryAbout the Position: These positions are located with US Army Forces Command, Holistic Health and Fitness Human Performance Team, JBLM, WA.A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.Student Loan repayment may be authorized.Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities* Provide individual and group occupational therapy services to Soldiers to promote performance optimization, and prevention, risk mitigation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic disorders* Administer standardized assessments and screenings to individual Soldiers and unit* Develop and implement comprehensive, goal-oriented treatment and performance plans for Soldiers, evaluating progress and modifying as necessary* Utilize therapeutic modalities, such as air and water, therapeutic exercise, functional therapy, and manual therapy* Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team that assesses, plans, directs, coordinates, and updates individual and group interventions and programming* Document all applicable medical information, including assessments, interventions, progress, training provided, and functional/occupational status* Develop, implement, and maintain Continuous Quality Improvement activitiesTravel RequiredOccasional travel – Up to 25% Business Travel required.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone* Job family (Series)0636 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant* RequirementsHelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.* Two year trial/probationary period may be required.* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.* A Personnel Security Investigation is required* This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.* This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.* Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.* All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.* May require overtime and/or other than normal duty hours for data collection, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.* May require On-Call status after hours and on weekends.QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing occupational therapy interventions and educating on occupational therapy programs or evaluating occupational therapy results. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).OREducation: One full year of graduate-level education from an accredited college or university leading to such a degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science or related field of study.ORCombination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.In addition to meeting the requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the license requirement listed below:Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html