Recreation Therapist

<p>The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare Systems is currently recruiting for a Recreation Therapist within the Recreation Therapy Service. In this role, the incumbent will provide therapeutic care and rehabilitation to Veterans facing complex medical and mental health challenges.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Recreation Therapist duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting patient evaluations. Analyzing assessment data to develop individual goals, objectives, and treatment plan of care. Reviewing patient progress and needs for additional, alternative, or termination of service. Assisting in providing learning experience for Recreation Therapy clinical interns as needed. Developing and providing collaborative services with other team members. Documenting patient's behavioral observations, progress, functioning, and intervention outcomes. Providing direct patient care and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only most complex patients and require only general supervision. Reviewing recreation therapy consults and conduct comprehensive evaluations. Based upon the assessment data and in collaboration with other stakeholders, the therapist develops individualized treatment plans with measurable therapeutic goals and objectives including scope, duration and practice. Work Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm, 11:00am-7:30pm, Rotating holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 94416-A (GS-7), 94417-A (GS-9), 94418-A (GS-11) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.