- Position Title
- Health Technician (Massage The
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTE-12105326-23-TLD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 31, 2023 to Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
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By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Instructions: The following questionnaire will be used to determine your level of experience pertaining to the position to be filled and to ensure you meet eligibility and qualifications requirements. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7402.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Education. Candidates must complete a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program.
Have you completed a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program?
Have you completed a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program?
2.
Licensure, Registration, or Certification: You must be currently licensed, registered, or certified to practice as a massage therapist in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Acceptable credentials must have required successful completion of a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program and pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination, or equivalent state-issued examination.
Do you meet this requirement?
Do you meet this requirement?
3.
Grade Requirement:
Health Technician (Massage Therapy) GS-8 - Advanced Clinical Level
Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of progressive experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level which includes but not limited to: independently assessing the physical and mental status of patients, Taking complete patient history and performing physical assessments; interpreting relevant clinical information to identify patients population-specific needs; identifying indications/contraindications for massage, and developing plans of care.
Do you possess the required experience for this grade level?
Health Technician (Massage Therapy) GS-8 - Advanced Clinical Level
Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of progressive experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level which includes but not limited to: independently assessing the physical and mental status of patients, Taking complete patient history and performing physical assessments; interpreting relevant clinical information to identify patients population-specific needs; identifying indications/contraindications for massage, and developing plans of care.
Do you possess the required experience for this grade level?
4.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
In addition to the required experience, the candidate must demonstrate all the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Skill in providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools, supplies, and equipment based on the needs of the patient;
2. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to massage therapy within specialty population(s);
3. Ability to modify massage therapy techniques based on an understanding of specialty populations, and various clinical/environmental settings;
4. Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles;
5. Ability to conduct research and quality improvement activities, related to massage therapy; and
6. Knowledge of complementary integrative health, and holistic health principles.
Do you have the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this position at the GS-8 grade level?
In addition to the required experience, the candidate must demonstrate all the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Skill in providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools, supplies, and equipment based on the needs of the patient;
2. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to massage therapy within specialty population(s);
3. Ability to modify massage therapy techniques based on an understanding of specialty populations, and various clinical/environmental settings;
4. Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles;
5. Ability to conduct research and quality improvement activities, related to massage therapy; and
6. Knowledge of complementary integrative health, and holistic health principles.
Do you have the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to perform this position at the GS-8 grade level?
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.