Title: Staff Occupational Therapist - #WWRW0263
State Role Title: Therapist III
Hiring Range: Anticipated Starting is $80,000, commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn
Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
About the Agency
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.
About the Position
The position provides specialized evaluations, treatments, and consultation for adults with neurologic or orthopedic disabilities. As part of an interdisciplinary team, this role supports clients in developing, improving, or restoring independent living and vocational potential. Services may be delivered onsite or through travel to client homes, workplaces, schools, or DARS field offices.
Job Responsibilities
Direct Client Service Delivery
• Provide evaluations, treatments, and consultation for adults with neurologic or orthopedic disabilities.
• Travel to client homes, workplaces, schools, or DARS offices as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with WWRC Counselors/Case Managers.
• Complete documentation in accordance with therapy standards, facility policies, regulatory requirements, and WIOA objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of direct and indirect service delivery.
Project Team Participation
• Contribute to program initiatives and project teams.
• Attend meetings or review minutes to stay informed.
• Complete delegated program duties and maintain communication with supervisors.
• Maintain assigned equipment areas and vendor contacts.
Supervision, Mentoring, and Teaching
• Provide clinical guidance to therapists, graduate affiliates, aides, and support staff.
• Mentor and orient new staff to ensure consistent clinical practice.
• Participate in annual peer review for clinical compliance.
Professional Development
• Identify learning needs and maintain professional competencies through continuing education and clinical inquiry.
• Participate in educational presentations or research projects.
• Support clinical studies that enhance standards of care and practice.
Minimum Qualifications
KSA’s and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills relevant to rehabilitation therapy services.
• Ability to administer occupational therapy treatments, including assistive technology & ADL training.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practice of OT techniques.
• Skills in planning, developing and supervising a rehab service.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader with professional personnel, case managers, clients/customers and referral sources.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification
Licensed Occupational Therapist or eligible for Virginia licensure.
Additional Considerations
Certified Driving Instructor (CDI) endorsement along with driver education experience with individuals with disabilities (or a strong interest in the field of driver rehabilitation) preferred and/or a plus.
Special Instructions
This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.
Benefits:
WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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