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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $49,424.00 - $75,240.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (303)399-8020x2040

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 707381 

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. 

 

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

 

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

 

This vacancy is open until filled.    We will accept applications for this position on an on-going basis until the position is filled.   First cut-off date for review is September 5, 2012.    Applications will be reviewed every two weeks or on as as needed basis after that.  

 

Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

 

This Occupational Therapist is an outpatient provider for the Occupational Therapy department within the Physical Medicine and  Rehabilitation Service.    Responsibilities include general outpatient assessment and treatment for veterans with physical dysfunction, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses, as well as performing ergonomics assessments.   This position carries a high level of responsibility and independence and problem solving ability, and integral knowledge for appropriate referrals and service within the medical center.  

 

The therapist will be expected to do ergonomic assessments for employees, outpatient assessments and treatment (which could include hand therapy) and home assessments.  

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U. S. Citizenship

Must pass pre-employment examination

English Language Proficiency required

Background and-or Security Investigation required