- Position Title
- Recreation Therapist (Temporary NTE 13 months)
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBBY-10633657-20-MDC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 22, 2019 to Monday, November 11, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Recreation Therapist position with VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
In accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3j, all employees in direct patient care must be proficient in spoken and written English
1.
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
To qualify, as a Basic Requirement, all applicants must meet one of the following educational requirements: (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.
2.
Do you meet the minimum educational qualification requirement for this occupation?
3.
Do you possess a certification in recreation therapy as a CTRS by the NCTRC?
Employees at the GS 7 level serve in an entry level position as a recreation therapist. They work under the direct supervision of a recreation or creative arts therapist, at or above the full-performance level, or a designated supervisor in a clinical environment. There is no requirement beyond the basic requirement at this grade level.
4.
Do you meet the minimum educational qualification requirement for this occupation which is meets the qualification at the GS 7 grade level?
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: To qualify at the GS 9 grade level, the applicant must possess at least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level, or a master's degree in recreation therapy may be substituted for the required one year of professional recreation therapist experience. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of assessment tools and treatment for the diagnosis or disability of the patient. 2. Knowledge to interpret and apply all health and safety regulations, to minimize and mitigate risks in the provisions of patient care, and environmental maintenance. 3. Ability to effectively communicate and educate patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professionals to facilitate the treatment process. 4. Knowledge to apply evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions.
5.
Do you meet the minimum educational qualification requirement for this occupation which is meets the qualification at the GS 9 grade level?
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: To qualify at the GS 11 grade level, the applicant must possess at least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment interventions to address the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in-depth specific assessment of function and utilization of unconventional methods and techniques. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Skill in independently applying evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions. 6. Knowledge of the principles and techniques in recreation therapy assessment and the treatment of recreation, leisure, and biopsychosocial functional deficits.
6.
Do you meet the minimum educational qualification requirement for this occupation which is meets the qualification at the GS 11 grade level?
7.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.