Occupational Therapist (Holistic Health and Fitness)

Duties

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to maximize Soldier performance and improve unit readiness.
• Provide occupational therapy subject matter expertise in support of Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Integration Team onboarding, training, and program integration mission.
• Deliver doctrinally aligned and tailored instruction and guidance to H2F Performance Teams (HPTs), Program Directors, and unit leadership on integration of mental and sleep domains within the H2F System.
• Delivers briefings to large and diverse audiences, including senior leaders, in both formal and informal settings. Communicates complex human performance concepts clearly and effectively to varied audiences, ensuring understanding and application
• Demonstrates proficiency in public speaking and professional engagements in support of H2F training, onboarding, and leader development.
• Represents the H2F Integration Team during engagements, briefings, and working groups with external and internal stakeholders.
• Assists in planning, coordination, and execution of onboarding and training events across brigade and division echelons.
• Apply performance-focused assessments to identify sleep, cognitive, behavioral, and occupational factors impacting Soldier readiness and H2F System implementation.
• Integrate evidence-based occupational therapy framework and principles into H2F training, with emphasis on sleep, mental readiness, stress management, recovery and performance behaviors.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and validation of H2F doctrine, policies, and implementation of guidance by providing domain specific expertise and operational feedback.
• Support implementation and operationalization of H2F doctrine, policies, and guidance by translating doctrine into practical application during HIT engagements with Brigades, units, HPTs, and leadership.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary H2F team members to synchronize delivery of physical and non-physical readiness capabilities during training and integration efforts.
• Provide consultation to HPTs and leadership on application of human performance principles to improve readiness and program effectiveness.
• Assist in identifying capability gaps and recommending improvements to enhance H2F onboarding, training, and integration processes, particularly for mental and sleep domains.
• Observe and assess the H2F Sleep and Mental Domains execution during engagements and provide engagements recommendations to improve integration, training effectiveness, and adherence to established guidelines and doctrine.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• May be required to work overtime and/or other than normal duty hours for data collection, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Level as a condition of employment.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience 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 .

Basic Requirements for Occupational Therapist (Holistic Health and Fitness):
**(1) Degree: A graduate (or higher level) degree that included an occupational therapy curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained, and completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school. (Note: You must provide a copy of transcripts.)
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**(2) Certification: Applicants must have passed the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). (Note: You must provide a copy of your certification.)

Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0631 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

(3) Specialized Experience: At least one full year of professional Occupational Therapy experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service) which includes applying occupational therapy principles to enhance human performance; conducting performance focused assessments in adult populations and implementing evidence-based strategies aimed at optimizing cognitive, behavioral and occupational performance; coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to support readiness and performance objectives.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Medical Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs maybe authorized.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire pay maybe authorized for employees new to the Federal government.
• Advanced Leave Accrual maybe authorized.