VA
Occupational Therapist (Clinical Specialist) - Drivers Rehabilitation
Veterans Health AdministrationAlbuquerque, New Mexico · full time · Senior
$107,592 – $139,871
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role combines clinical occupational therapy with specialized expertise in driver rehabilitation, serving as a consultant and mentor to other therapists within a Veterans Affairs medical center. It suits experienced occupational therapists who want to focus on helping patients with driving impairment regain independence while guiding colleagues and students in this subspecialty.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy (from ACOTE-approved program prior to January 1, 2005) plus two years of experience, or master's/doctoral degree in occupational therapy
- Current NBCOT certification as an occupational therapist
- Current unrestricted state license to practice occupational therapy
- One year of experience at GS-12 grade level or higher directly related to driver rehabilitation
- At least 2,000 hours of clinical practice in driver rehabilitation specialty within the past 2-5 years, OR AOTA certification in driver rehabilitation, OR completion of fellowship/residency in advanced practice, OR additional advanced degree in related field
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- United States citizenship
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in related field
- Formal fellowship or residency in advanced occupational therapy practice
- AOTA certification in driver rehabilitation