Occupational Therapist

Summary This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, Georgia located in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PMRS). OTs at this level practice independently and are responsible for comprehensive assessment of functional and occupational roles using standardize and non-standardized evaluation tools. Responsibilities Major duties may include, but are not limited to: Clinical 1. 1. Receives and interprets consults for OT procedures; reviews medical records to assess appropriateness of the referral to OT and possible contraindications for treatment. 2. OTs, select and provide, direct occupational therapy interventions and procedures with varying degrees of complexity to enhance safety, wellness, and performance in ADL (activities of daily living) and IADL (instrumental activities of daily living), education, work, play, leisure, and soci...