Recreation Therapist
Duties to include but not limited to:
Employs therapeutic objectives that are complex because of the severe and multiple disabilities regularly encountered. Administers therapeutic recreation activities ?that strengthen social skills. Develops recreation skills that are underdeveloped due to long periods of bed rest, psychiatric rehabilitation or extreme bio-psychosocial depravation, stroke, fractures, wound care and joint replacement. Coordinates the overall treatment plan with the treatment team and with the patient's family/caregiver to provide a program, which focuses on treatment goals. Inputs scheduling data into the hospital DHCP computer system:
and updates daily to reflect current status of patients. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers Provides counseling regarding modified leisure lifestyles for patients who have undergone a myriad of physical and mental changes. Knowledge of organizational theories and strategies to positively impact the overall goals and objectives within the service. Meets or exceeds the needs of internal and external customers continuously demonstrating VA' s I CARE Core Values Proactively works to anticipate customer needs and expectations and works to ensure all communications are timely, respectful, accurate, and delivered in a productive manner. Knowledge to independently interpret provider referrals and consults; and apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and the environment of care. Skill in independently utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to appropriately provide direct patient care in areas such as, but not limited to recommendations for recreation therapy assistive devices, including fit and function Skill in independently applying evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions. Knowledge of the principles and techniques in recreation therapy assessment and the treatment of recreation, leisure, and biopsychosocial functional deficits. Skill in effectively communicating and educating, in a clear and concise manner, with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professionals to facilitate the interdisciplinary treatment process. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00am-4:
30pm is Standard Tour;Days of work and tour may vary Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
A bachelor's degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, with a major in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure, with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The degree must be approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); A bachelor's degree or higher in any field from an accredited college or university and must be a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). The degree must be approved by the NCTRC. If hired under this education, the certification cannot be waived. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a recreation or creative arts therapist, on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, including positive education, and registration and/or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply:
(1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to, and including, the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level, or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) Employees who were appointed on a temporary basis, prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/registration/certification, that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (4) Recreation and creative arts therapists who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements, in effect at the time of reentry, as a recreation or creative arts therapist. Grade Determinations:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements:
Experience. At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level of GS-9. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G60 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes:
heavy lifting, 50 pounds and over; moderate carrying, 15-49 pounds, pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, good dexterity(both hands are required); prolonged walking, standing, repeated bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working, and emotional stability. Wears gloves, masks, gown, and eye shields during specific procedures. Must have full manual dexterity and keyboarding skills. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Employs therapeutic objectives that are complex because of the severe and multiple disabilities regularly encountered. Administers therapeutic recreation activities ?that strengthen social skills. Develops recreation skills that are underdeveloped due to long periods of bed rest, psychiatric rehabilitation or extreme bio-psychosocial depravation, stroke, fractures, wound care and joint replacement. Coordinates the overall treatment plan with the treatment team and with the patient's family/caregiver to provide a program, which focuses on treatment goals. Inputs scheduling data into the hospital DHCP computer system:
and updates daily to reflect current status of patients. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers Provides counseling regarding modified leisure lifestyles for patients who have undergone a myriad of physical and mental changes. Knowledge of organizational theories and strategies to positively impact the overall goals and objectives within the service. Meets or exceeds the needs of internal and external customers continuously demonstrating VA' s I CARE Core Values Proactively works to anticipate customer needs and expectations and works to ensure all communications are timely, respectful, accurate, and delivered in a productive manner. Knowledge to independently interpret provider referrals and consults; and apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and the environment of care. Skill in independently utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to appropriately provide direct patient care in areas such as, but not limited to recommendations for recreation therapy assistive devices, including fit and function Skill in independently applying evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions. Knowledge of the principles and techniques in recreation therapy assessment and the treatment of recreation, leisure, and biopsychosocial functional deficits. Skill in effectively communicating and educating, in a clear and concise manner, with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professionals to facilitate the interdisciplinary treatment process. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00am-4:
30pm is Standard Tour;Days of work and tour may vary Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
A bachelor's degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, with a major in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure, with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The degree must be approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); A bachelor's degree or higher in any field from an accredited college or university and must be a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). The degree must be approved by the NCTRC. If hired under this education, the certification cannot be waived. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a recreation or creative arts therapist, on the effective date of this qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, including positive education, and registration and/or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed, the following provisions apply:
(1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to, and including, the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level, or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) Employees who were appointed on a temporary basis, prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/registration/certification, that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (4) Recreation and creative arts therapists who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements, in effect at the time of reentry, as a recreation or creative arts therapist. Grade Determinations:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements:
Experience. At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level of GS-9. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G60 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements:
Able to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes:
heavy lifting, 50 pounds and over; moderate carrying, 15-49 pounds, pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, good dexterity(both hands are required); prolonged walking, standing, repeated bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working, and emotional stability. Wears gloves, masks, gown, and eye shields during specific procedures. Must have full manual dexterity and keyboarding skills. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens.
- Department:
0638 Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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