Summary About the Position: This position is located at Womack Army Medical Center, Directorate of Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs a wide range of advanced technical occupational therapy (OT) duties requiring comprehensive practical knowledge of OT principles. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Duties Administer diverse occupational therapy programs for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their beneficiaries. Utilize occupational therapy modalities for preparation of progressive treatment plans. Evaluate range of motion, strength, endurance, coordination for each patient. Document patient information into automated healthcare system. Track impact of procedures and/or treatments for efficacy. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting occupational therapist with administering treatment to patients; educating patients and/or family members on precautions and/or equipment needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Occupational Therapy. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages. Licensure: This position requires a current, active, valid and unrestricted license or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States. You must possess a current, active, valid and unrestricted license or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States. (Note: You must attach a copy of your license/certification.) Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.