Recreation Therapist - Whole Health Director
Duties and responsibilities included, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinate development and implementation of the patient-centered care concept throughout the organization. Guide staff in the application of patient-centered care concepts. Chairperson for the Whole Health and Wellness H&PCC committee. Develop clinics and systems (including documentation templates) required for the delivery of Whole Health Veteran services to include, but not limited to), coaching and veteran education courses. Lead, facilitate, and evaluate system changes that support meeting performance measure goals and effective patient outcomes. Facilitate process improvement in programs/systems that enhance healthcare delivery; analyzes program/system outcomes and plans strategies to initiate needed change. Act as a consultant in patient-centered care principles and performance measures. Effectively use group process, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate win-win outcomes in a positive and productive working environment. Use knowledge, expertise, principles or models, and current research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational progress towards accomplishing patient-centered care initiatives. Use data trends and patterns which indicate need for change. Serve as the liaison between the medical center, patients and staff, and the community regarding the patient experience, patient rights and advocacy. Lead the Whole Health Information Center supporting the center to provide robust Whole Health Veteran Education and Coaching services. Provide annual whole health business plan and program reports. Develop budget requests and manage Whole Health resources. Ensure inventory procedures and logistical procedures for all Whole Health supplies. Utilize political savvy communication and build relationships with members of the Whole Health team including VA Central Office and VISN 19 Whole Health Leadership. Maintains an active membership of VISN 19's Whole Health Committee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required NOTE:
This position is being advertised under several different disciplines, and the area of consideration is for internal and external candidates. Listed below are the announcement number, disciplines and area of considerations. Please make sure you apply to the correct announcement. Registered Nurse:
CBSU-10949803-21-KMS, US Citizens Nurse Practitioner:
CBSU-10949804-21-KMS, US Citizens Psychologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949842-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949850-21-JS Social Worker:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949851-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949852-21-JS Dietician:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949853-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949854-21-JS Physical Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949855-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949856-21-JS Recreation Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949857-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949858-21-JS Audiologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949868-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949870-21-JS Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States. After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, necessary personnel may be appointed on a temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 without regard to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402 or any other law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Candidates must meet all other requirements for the grade and position concerned. English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Education. (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. Certification:
Applicants must be certified in recreation therapy as a CTRS by the NCTRC. If hired under paragraph 3b(1)(b), certification cannot be waived. Grade Determination:
Recreation Therapist, GS-12 Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of two years of progressively complex experience, which includes one-year equivalent to the next lower grade directly related to the position being filled. AND Certification. Additional certification in a specialty treatment area in recreation therapy, such as, but not limited to:
Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Community Inclusion Services, Aquatic Exercise Therapy/Aquatic Therapy, Adapted Sports, Assisted Technology, Social Skills, etc., or in a directly related field such as, but not limited to:
acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dementia, dialectical behavioral therapy, gambling disorder, motivational interviewing, and/or wellness recovery action plan facilitator. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
i. Knowledge of best practice and evidence-based recreation therapy across multiple areas of practice. ii. Ability to perform clinical services and balance organizational responsibilities while developing and implementing effective strategies with great autonomy, at a level compatible with the critical necessity for accuracy and completion. iii. Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment to the complexity of the diagnosis or disability and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in- depth specific assessment. iv. Skill in developing, implementing, and modifying recreation therapy treatment plans in response to changing medical, physical, mental, psychological and/or psychosocial conditions, as well as comorbidities. v. Ability to provide clinical guidance using the advanced knowledge of best practice and evidence-based recreation therapy implementation across multiple areas of practice. vi. Knowledge of how recreation therapy impacts revenue resource allocation, as it relates to complex diagnosis, treatment, and diagnostic coding. References:
VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II Appendix G60, dated July 7, 2019 Physical Requirements:
In some assignments the work involves regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged walking or standing, bending, moderately heavy lifting or moving of equipment, positioning severely disabled patients and assisting patients in ambulation. The work requires specific, common physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity, as well as skill and ability in one or more art forms. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Coordinate development and implementation of the patient-centered care concept throughout the organization. Guide staff in the application of patient-centered care concepts. Chairperson for the Whole Health and Wellness H&PCC committee. Develop clinics and systems (including documentation templates) required for the delivery of Whole Health Veteran services to include, but not limited to), coaching and veteran education courses. Lead, facilitate, and evaluate system changes that support meeting performance measure goals and effective patient outcomes. Facilitate process improvement in programs/systems that enhance healthcare delivery; analyzes program/system outcomes and plans strategies to initiate needed change. Act as a consultant in patient-centered care principles and performance measures. Effectively use group process, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate win-win outcomes in a positive and productive working environment. Use knowledge, expertise, principles or models, and current research to plan, implement, and evaluate organizational progress towards accomplishing patient-centered care initiatives. Use data trends and patterns which indicate need for change. Serve as the liaison between the medical center, patients and staff, and the community regarding the patient experience, patient rights and advocacy. Lead the Whole Health Information Center supporting the center to provide robust Whole Health Veteran Education and Coaching services. Provide annual whole health business plan and program reports. Develop budget requests and manage Whole Health resources. Ensure inventory procedures and logistical procedures for all Whole Health supplies. Utilize political savvy communication and build relationships with members of the Whole Health team including VA Central Office and VISN 19 Whole Health Leadership. Maintains an active membership of VISN 19's Whole Health Committee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required NOTE:
This position is being advertised under several different disciplines, and the area of consideration is for internal and external candidates. Listed below are the announcement number, disciplines and area of considerations. Please make sure you apply to the correct announcement. Registered Nurse:
CBSU-10949803-21-KMS, US Citizens Nurse Practitioner:
CBSU-10949804-21-KMS, US Citizens Psychologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949842-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949850-21-JS Social Worker:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949851-21-JS, US Citizens apply to CBSU-10949852-21-JS Dietician:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949853-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949854-21-JS Physical Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949855-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949856-21-JS Recreation Therapist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949857-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949858-21-JS Audiologist:
INTERNAL to facility, VA Nationwide, other Federal Agency employees apply to CBSU-10949868-21-JS, All others apply to CBSU-10949870-21-JS Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Candidates must be a citizen of the United States. After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, necessary personnel may be appointed on a temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 without regard to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402 or any other law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Candidates must meet all other requirements for the grade and position concerned. English Language Proficiency. Individuals appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA must be proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Education. (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. Certification:
Applicants must be certified in recreation therapy as a CTRS by the NCTRC. If hired under paragraph 3b(1)(b), certification cannot be waived. Grade Determination:
Recreation Therapist, GS-12 Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of two years of progressively complex experience, which includes one-year equivalent to the next lower grade directly related to the position being filled. AND Certification. Additional certification in a specialty treatment area in recreation therapy, such as, but not limited to:
Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Community Inclusion Services, Aquatic Exercise Therapy/Aquatic Therapy, Adapted Sports, Assisted Technology, Social Skills, etc., or in a directly related field such as, but not limited to:
acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dementia, dialectical behavioral therapy, gambling disorder, motivational interviewing, and/or wellness recovery action plan facilitator. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
i. Knowledge of best practice and evidence-based recreation therapy across multiple areas of practice. ii. Ability to perform clinical services and balance organizational responsibilities while developing and implementing effective strategies with great autonomy, at a level compatible with the critical necessity for accuracy and completion. iii. Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment to the complexity of the diagnosis or disability and demonstrate the clinical reasoning necessary to identify the need for further in- depth specific assessment. iv. Skill in developing, implementing, and modifying recreation therapy treatment plans in response to changing medical, physical, mental, psychological and/or psychosocial conditions, as well as comorbidities. v. Ability to provide clinical guidance using the advanced knowledge of best practice and evidence-based recreation therapy implementation across multiple areas of practice. vi. Knowledge of how recreation therapy impacts revenue resource allocation, as it relates to complex diagnosis, treatment, and diagnostic coding. References:
VA Handbook 5005/99 Part II Appendix G60, dated July 7, 2019 Physical Requirements:
In some assignments the work involves regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged walking or standing, bending, moderately heavy lifting or moving of equipment, positioning severely disabled patients and assisting patients in ambulation. The work requires specific, common physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity, as well as skill and ability in one or more art forms. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0638 Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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