- Position Title
- Health Technician (Massage Therapy)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CAZP-12629251-25-LL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 6, 2024 to Friday, January 24, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
What is your Service Computation Date?
2.
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.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- 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
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
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).
3.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
Assessment 1
To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements as well as any additional grade-level qualification requirements. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your education is subject to verification by investigation. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must support the responses you select.
1.
Education: Have your completed minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program? Documentation Required.
2.
Please provide the following information regarding the 500-hour massage therapy education program.
Name of Program:
City and State:
Name of Program:
City and State:
3.
Choose the statement below that best represents you credentials as a massage therapist.
4.
If you are 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. Please provide the following, otherwise indicate NA.
Name on License:
Issuing state or territory:
Complete license number:
Initial Issuance:
Date: Expiration date:
Name on License:
Issuing state or territory:
Complete license number:
Initial Issuance:
Date: Expiration date:
5.
If you are 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. Please identify which exam you took to obtain these credentials.
6.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
Select the appropriate answer to the following question based on your background and experience that demonstrates you meeting the qualifications standards for a Health Technician (Massage Therapy) - Advanced Clinical Level, at the GS-8 grade level.
7.
Do you possess at least (1) one full year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Experience includes: Independently asses the physical and mental status of patients; takes complete patient history and perform a physical assessment; interprets relevant clinical information to identify each patient's specific needs, identifies indications/contraindications for massage, and develops the plan of care; performs massage therapy services with high level of complexity; evaluates patient responses to treatment and documents responses in an electronic environment; coordinates follow up massage therapy; serves as consultants to health care team in the evaluation and treatment of the patient; and assists with clinical supervision of massage therapy students. In addition, can you demonstrate the following 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; (6) Knowledge of complementary integrative health, and holistic health principles.