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Position Title
Health Technician - Massage Therapy
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSU-12721061-25-MC Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, April 11, 2025 to Friday, June 27, 2025
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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.
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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.
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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine 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). (limit characters)
2. 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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Health Technician - Massage Therapy GS-640 position with the Veterans Health Administration. Please 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. (limit characters)
Basic Requirements (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. English Language Proficiency Requirement: Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.

Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
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2. Education: Candidates must have completed a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program
  • NOTE: Graduates of foreign massage therapy programs that require a minimum 500-hour education program are considered to meet the basic education requirements if they have a full unrestricted and current license, registration, or certification, as described in subparagraph 3.c., or by maintaining a board certification from the NCBTMB.

Select the best answer that describes your education.
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3. Licensure, Registration, or Certification: Candidates 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.

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Candidates must possess and maintain a board certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).


Select the appropriate answer that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
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Grade Specific Requirements (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. GS-8 Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of progressive experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Examples of the required experience for this position include: Independently assesses the physical and mental status of patients; identifying indications/contraindications for massage, and develop the plan of care; performing duties with limited supervision and seeking assistance from the supervisor in urgent or emergent circumstances; serve as consultants to the health care team in the evaluation and treatment of the patient; assisting with clinical supervision of massage therapy students. 

Do you meet the experience requirement described above?
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5. GS-8 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): At this level, candidates must also demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • Skill in providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools, supplies, and equipment based on the needs of the patient
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to massage therapy within specialty population(s)
  • Ability to modify massage therapy techniques based on an understanding of specialty populations, and various clinical/environmental settings
  • Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles
  • Ability to conduct research and quality improvement activities, related to massage therapy
  • Knowledge of complementary integrative health, and holistic health principles

Are you able to demonstrate all of the KSAs as described above?
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RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must 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. 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.

LICENSE AND TRANSCRIPTS REMINDER- Please provide a copy of your official transcripts and licensure to demonstrate you meet the basic requirements of the position posted.
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