Occupational Therapist; Program Coordinator

Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator)

The Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator) duties include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates experience with and knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and clinical/administrative operations related to innovation within the medical center.
• Demonstrates experience with and knowledge of the laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to VHA around design, intellectual property, innovation.
• Develops details plans, goals and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration on Innovators Network and medical center goals.
• Develops and executes a facility-wide communication plan in coordination with local Public Affairs to promote a culture of innovation i.e. presenting at employee town hall meetings, leadership briefings, or service line briefings.
• Conducts program evaluation, including monitoring and assessing awardee performance, and establishes performance measures of assessment of innovation impact and value to the organization.
• Execute the operating budget, prepares budget requests with justifications, and aligns resources to deliver sustained value to Veterans.
• Evaluates, plans and direct the program to ensure proper coordination of care within the local facility inclusive of regional/national stakeholders such as The Joint Commission, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Universities, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and VHA.
• Assists with special administrative projects such as strategic planning, performance improvement, and coordination and training of interdisciplinary team members.

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework:
Ad-Hoc

Functional Statement #: 954150

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized