# Occupational Therapist-Education Debt Reduction Program-Authorized

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9474f265-5f6c-45de-a8ec-db015e8a3a38

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Big Spring, TX
- Salary: 78484 – 147963 USD per year

## Summary

This is a staff occupational therapist position at a VA medical center serving geriatric and extended care patients, available at grades GS-9 through GS-12 depending on experience. The role offers eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can reimburse up to $200,000 in student loans over one to five years for qualified applicants.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy or higher
- Two years of experience as an occupational therapist (for Bachelor's-level entry) or equivalent graduate education
- Current NBCOT certification or full, current state license to practice occupational therapy
- U.S. citizenship or VA policy exception
- English proficiency in spoken and written form
- One year of experience at GS-11 level or higher for GS-12 appointment

## Nice to have

- Occupational therapy degree from an accredited university
- Four years of clinical occupational therapy experience
- Master's degree or doctorate in occupational therapy

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889680900