U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pay Range
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Base pay range:
$49,960.00/yr - $96,116.00/yr
Summary The Staff Recreational Therapist may have knowledge in one to several areas of Recreational Therapy including Whole Health, Inpatient Mental Health, CLC, HBPC, PRRC, MFH, Adaptive Sports, Creative Arts, HUD-VASH, Inpatient Mental Health Outpatient, and DOM care.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English and Spanish
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure with emphasis in therapeutic recreation, approved by NCTRC
Or bachelor’s degree in any field with a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS), approved by NCTRC. Certification cannot be waived.
Foreign Education: Must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in foreign credentials and deemed equivalent to U.S. programs.
Certification: Certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) by NCTRC required.
Exception: Non‑registered or non‑certified applicants may receive a temporary appointment as a graduate recreation or creative arts therapist under 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B) for up to two years. Termination if certification not obtained.
Grandfathering Provision: Eligible for current VHA employees covered by the VA Qualification Standard.
Grade Determinations:
GS‑7: No additional requirements.
GS‑9: At least one year of creditable experience at GS‑7 or a master’s degree in recreation therapy.
GS‑11: At least one year of creditable experience at GS‑9.
Preferred: Experience in therapeutic recreation in clinical settings; CTRS required or eligible for examination.
Physical Requirements: Medium work involving lifting 20‑50 pounds occasionally or 10‑25 pounds frequently.
Required references: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G60.
Duties
The incumbent’s time is spent in clinical duties/direct patient care evaluating/treating Veterans as well as indirect patient care (triaging recreation therapy consults, answering patient emails, coordinating with physicians regarding clinical services and handling patient care issues). They may be authorized for ad‑hoc telework depending on guidance from the supervisor.
The duties of the Recreation Therapist include—though are not limited to—the planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive routine treatment programs for individuals and groups of patients to rehabilitate and remediate the effects of disease, disability, or illness and to help restore functioning at the highest level.
Performs appropriate assessments, evaluations, and treatments to help prevent physical disability.
Promotes physical, mental, and psycho‑social health and well‑being following the onset of an injury, illness, or disabling condition.
Devises specific activities and routines to maintain or improve patient’s general state of physical or mental health.
Develops therapeutic programs for various types of disabilities including psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse disorders, PTSD, dementia, neuro‑muscular disorders, orthopedic conditions, AIDS, amputation, paralysis, spinal cord injury, head injury, respiratory disorders, chronic cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndromes, and patients with multiple diagnoses.
Aids in the treatment of chronic pain resulting from acute or chronic medical conditions.
Fosters community leisure participation at the highest functional level.
Strives to prevent mental and physical deterioration and/or decline—maintaining the highest degree of self‑help and independence within limitations of a patient’s disability.
Interprets tests and measurements to assess normal parameters of physiological, psycho‑social, and cognitive function, leisure function, and leisure‑ability to ascertain human systems deficits and determine diagnosis, treatment, and preventative measures necessary to help veterans attain optimal health, well‑being, and functional independence.
Works closely with an interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patient’s treatment program.
Coordinates this plan with the treatment team and patient’s family/caregiver to provide a program focused on treatment goals.
Promotes innovative therapeutic approaches, modalities, and partnerships for more effective and comprehensive treatment approaches.
Works with patients to identify impediments to functioning at the highest leisure level, addressing community access problems, and physical and psycho‑social barriers.
Teaches independent living skills, community reintegration skills, social interaction skills, and adjustment to change—coping skills, pre‑vocational or work adjustment skills, mobility exercises, cognitive retraining—and training to patients following psychiatric episodes, substance abuse detoxification, head injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, joint replacement, and stroke.
Suggests adaptive leisure/fitness needs that relate to health, well‑being, and adaptive sports to allow the veteran to improve functioning in the home or community.
Facilitates participation in VA National Events such as the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and the Golden Age Games.
Facilitates Whole‑Health modalities both in live classes and in Telehealth.
Utilizes video conferencing technologies when needed to enhance communication between the therapist/patient and patient/family.
Develops psycho‑social activities for coping with frustration, stress, anger, and hostility.
Uses tact, skill, and knowledge of psychiatric and/or post‑traumatic stress disorders for success in mental health rehabilitation programs.
Delegates to and provides clinical supervision for the recreational therapy assistant (if applicable) and routinely modifies the caseload and treatment plan.
Develops and coordinates educational materials for the caregiver of the disabled veteran to prevent premature institutionalization and promote safety in the home environment.
Work Schedule: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday 7:30 AM–4 PM or 8 AM–4:30 PM depending on the needs of the section; work rotation may include evenings and weekends.
Telework: Available as determined by agency policy; virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 82352F‑82353F ‑ 82204F; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; PCS: Not Authorized.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
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Base pay range:
$49,960.00/yr - $96,116.00/yr
Summary The Staff Recreational Therapist may have knowledge in one to several areas of Recreational Therapy including Whole Health, Inpatient Mental Health, CLC, HBPC, PRRC, MFH, Adaptive Sports, Creative Arts, HUD-VASH, Inpatient Mental Health Outpatient, and DOM care.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English and Spanish
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure with emphasis in therapeutic recreation, approved by NCTRC
Or bachelor’s degree in any field with a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS), approved by NCTRC. Certification cannot be waived.
Foreign Education: Must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in foreign credentials and deemed equivalent to U.S. programs.
Certification: Certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) by NCTRC required.
Exception: Non‑registered or non‑certified applicants may receive a temporary appointment as a graduate recreation or creative arts therapist under 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B) for up to two years. Termination if certification not obtained.
Grandfathering Provision: Eligible for current VHA employees covered by the VA Qualification Standard.
Grade Determinations:
GS‑7: No additional requirements.
GS‑9: At least one year of creditable experience at GS‑7 or a master’s degree in recreation therapy.
GS‑11: At least one year of creditable experience at GS‑9.
Preferred: Experience in therapeutic recreation in clinical settings; CTRS required or eligible for examination.
Physical Requirements: Medium work involving lifting 20‑50 pounds occasionally or 10‑25 pounds frequently.
Required references: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G60.
Duties
The incumbent’s time is spent in clinical duties/direct patient care evaluating/treating Veterans as well as indirect patient care (triaging recreation therapy consults, answering patient emails, coordinating with physicians regarding clinical services and handling patient care issues). They may be authorized for ad‑hoc telework depending on guidance from the supervisor.
The duties of the Recreation Therapist include—though are not limited to—the planning, development, and implementation of comprehensive routine treatment programs for individuals and groups of patients to rehabilitate and remediate the effects of disease, disability, or illness and to help restore functioning at the highest level.
Performs appropriate assessments, evaluations, and treatments to help prevent physical disability.
Promotes physical, mental, and psycho‑social health and well‑being following the onset of an injury, illness, or disabling condition.
Devises specific activities and routines to maintain or improve patient’s general state of physical or mental health.
Develops therapeutic programs for various types of disabilities including psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse disorders, PTSD, dementia, neuro‑muscular disorders, orthopedic conditions, AIDS, amputation, paralysis, spinal cord injury, head injury, respiratory disorders, chronic cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndromes, and patients with multiple diagnoses.
Aids in the treatment of chronic pain resulting from acute or chronic medical conditions.
Fosters community leisure participation at the highest functional level.
Strives to prevent mental and physical deterioration and/or decline—maintaining the highest degree of self‑help and independence within limitations of a patient’s disability.
Interprets tests and measurements to assess normal parameters of physiological, psycho‑social, and cognitive function, leisure function, and leisure‑ability to ascertain human systems deficits and determine diagnosis, treatment, and preventative measures necessary to help veterans attain optimal health, well‑being, and functional independence.
Works closely with an interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of the patient’s treatment program.
Coordinates this plan with the treatment team and patient’s family/caregiver to provide a program focused on treatment goals.
Promotes innovative therapeutic approaches, modalities, and partnerships for more effective and comprehensive treatment approaches.
Works with patients to identify impediments to functioning at the highest leisure level, addressing community access problems, and physical and psycho‑social barriers.
Teaches independent living skills, community reintegration skills, social interaction skills, and adjustment to change—coping skills, pre‑vocational or work adjustment skills, mobility exercises, cognitive retraining—and training to patients following psychiatric episodes, substance abuse detoxification, head injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, joint replacement, and stroke.
Suggests adaptive leisure/fitness needs that relate to health, well‑being, and adaptive sports to allow the veteran to improve functioning in the home or community.
Facilitates participation in VA National Events such as the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and the Golden Age Games.
Facilitates Whole‑Health modalities both in live classes and in Telehealth.
Utilizes video conferencing technologies when needed to enhance communication between the therapist/patient and patient/family.
Develops psycho‑social activities for coping with frustration, stress, anger, and hostility.
Uses tact, skill, and knowledge of psychiatric and/or post‑traumatic stress disorders for success in mental health rehabilitation programs.
Delegates to and provides clinical supervision for the recreational therapy assistant (if applicable) and routinely modifies the caseload and treatment plan.
Develops and coordinates educational materials for the caregiver of the disabled veteran to prevent premature institutionalization and promote safety in the home environment.
Work Schedule: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday 7:30 AM–4 PM or 8 AM–4:30 PM depending on the needs of the section; work rotation may include evenings and weekends.
Telework: Available as determined by agency policy; virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 82352F‑82353F ‑ 82204F; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; PCS: Not Authorized.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x.
Get notified about new Recreation Therapist jobs in
Orlando, FL .
#J-18808-Ljbffr