Title: PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant

State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: $30.00-$35.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: J&C VCC

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports the supervising Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitative services to veterans. This role assists in implementing treatment plans designed to improve independence in Activities of Daily Living, functional performance, and overall quality of life.

Schedule: PRN / As Needed: Employee works on an as needed basis, with hours determined by patient volume, staffing needs, and facility demand. May be asked to work weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays. PRN staffing used frequently during weekday hours.

Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring smooth staffing operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Key Responsibilities
• Assist the supervising Occupational Therapist in carrying out individualized treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on ADLs, mobility, cognitive skills, and functional independence
• Document patient progress in accordance with facility, regulatory, and professional standards
• Educate veterans and caregivers on adaptive strategies and the use of assistive devices
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to support comprehensive care
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive therapeutic environment
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the supervising therapist in a timely manner

Additional Considerations

What We’re Looking For
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, rehabilitative techniques, and person-centered care
• Skill in implementing treatment activities and adapting interventions to patient needs
• Ability to follow treatment plans under OT supervision
• Ability to work effectively with diverse veteran populations
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and clinical staff
• Basic computer skills for documentation and electronic health record systems through PCC and Net Health Rehab Optima
• Experience working with veterans or in VA affiliated settings is beneficial
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to high quality, compassionate care
• Ability to work independently while meeting supervision requirements
• Flexibility to adapt to changing caseloads and patient needs

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Latarsha Jordan

Phone: 757-263-3100

Email: HRJCVCC@dvs.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.