Recreation Therapist
Company
Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration
Location
San Diego, California San Diego, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Recreation Therapist is aligned under the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) Service at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS), whose purpose is to provide rehabilitation and care to those inpatient and outpatient Veterans and Active Duty members with SCI/D who may also have multiple diagnoses such as traumatic brain injuries, amputation, respiratory disorders, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, psychiatric diagnoses, and chronic cardiovascular diseases.
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Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- 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).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
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: The following education requirements apply to the recreation therapist, creative arts therapist (art), creative arts therapist (dance/movement), creative arts therapist (drama), and creative arts therapist (music): (1) Recreation Therapist (a) 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); OR, (b) 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.
AQUATICS REQUIREMENTS: Obtain certification for Aquatics Therapy if applicable.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS Possess a valid state class c driver's license. A periodic medical evaluation will be required at least once every two years in accordance with 5 CFR 930.108 for those employees who operate Government-owned or leased vehicles. The SCI RT is not authorized to transport passengers in a commercial vehicle as defined by the Department of Motor Vehicles, California Commercial Driver Handbook. Specifically, a commercial vehicle is a motor vehicle or combination used for hire to transport passengers or property or which:
- has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
- is designed, used, or maintained for carrying more than 10 passengers.
- tows a vehicle or trailer, which has a GVWR of 10,001 pound or more.
- transports hazardous materials which requires placards.
- tows any combination of two trailers or vehicle and trailer.
References: VA Handbook 5005/111, PART II, APPENDIX G60, April 15, 2002
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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/.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Date Posted
07/12/2024
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