Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator)

The Occupational Therapist and facility Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Coordinator works under the Sioux Falls Rehabilitation and Extended Care service line guidance and SPHM program office requirements. This position covers all medical facilities and clinics within the healthcare system and maintains continuous responsibility and accountability for the SPHM program across all services and disciplines.Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalMajor duties include, but are not limited to:The coordinator selects and coordinates the acquisition of SPHM equipment and provides expertise to all individuals and workgroups involved in patient handling.They establish and maintain local SPHM procedures, evaluate and direct program activities, and ensure alignment with local, regional, and national standards, including Joint Commission requirements and VHAThe incumbent oversees SPHM orientation for new employees and ongoing staff training and competency assessments. They lead and mentor SPHM peer leaders across all shifts, ensure access to training resources, and support adequate time for equipment checks and staff training.As a Clinical Occupational Therapist, the incumbent demonstrates competence in current OT practice, addressing physical, occupational, cognitive, and psychosocial functional deficits. They independently apply clinical reasoning and problem-solving to adapt assessments, treatment plans, and intervention strategies.The incumbent selects standardized assessments as appropriate and develop individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable, functional, and Veteran-centered goals.The incumbent will monitor progress, document outcomes, modify interventions as needed, and educate Veterans and families on treatment benefits and risks. They discontinue services appropriately and develop comprehensive discharge plans that may include follow-up resources, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and community referrals.The incumbent collaborates effectively with Veterans, families, and interdisciplinary team members, and communicates clearly with both internal and external stakeholders. Documentation is completed in accordance with facility and VHA policies and standards from The Joint Commission.The incumbent will review occupational therapy consults for appropriateness, educate referral sources, use appropriate screening methods, and refer to other professionals when necessary. They identify environmental barriers in both facility and home settings and assist with resolving issues that interfere with service delivery.The incumbent maintains clinic cleanliness and equipment functionality, enforces all safety procedures, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. They provide OT services to both inpatient and outpatient Veterans, including training in orthoses, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and physical agent modalities. They serve as a resource on occupational therapy practices, maintain state licensure, participate in continuing education, and perform other assigned duties.Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday; 0730-1600Telework: Ad-hoc onlyPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized