Recreation Therapist Job in LOS ANGELES, CA

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Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Affairs, Department of Job Announcement Number: 09-147(JA) Recreation Therapist Salary Range: 42,352.00 - 74,163.00 USD per year Open Period: Thursday, April 09, 2009 to Thursday, April 08, 2010 Series & Grade: GS-0638-7/10 Position Information: Full-Time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Los Angeles County, CA Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Job Summary: The incumbent will develop, organize, implement and evaluate a therapeutic recreation program to provide treatment in various areas of the medical center. The therapist evaluates the history, interest and aptitude of the patient in order to develop an appropriate individualized plan of rehabilitation. Major Duties: The incumbent will develop, organize, implement and evaluate a therapeutic recreation program to provide treatment in various areas of the medical center. The therapist evaluates the history, interest and aptitude of the patient in order to develop an appropriate individualized plan of rehabilitation. He/She assembles pre-evaluation data, interprets medical record information, reviews therapy prescriptions and conducts mental and physical evaluation of patient in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Determines measurable short and long term treatment goals for recreation therapy and utilizes specific modalities and techniques to increase patient’s skill in the utilization of leisure, daily living skills, physical function and cognition. The incumbent develops objectives of treatment and participates in a multi-disciplinary team to assess treatment outcomes and modify plans according to progress. He/She employs therapeutic objectives where the complexity will be base on the severity and multiple disabilities regularly encountered. The therapist records findings, observations, treatment methodology, treatment techniques and progress in medical records. Inputs scheduling data, updates initial follow-up and discharge notes, maintains records and contributes to reports, meeting the guidelines for recording in Minimum Data Set (MDS) and serves on various medical center committees as delegated. Performs other duties as assigned. The selectee at the GS-7 or 9 levels will perform work under close supervision of Chief, Recreation Therapy or designee. NOTE #1: Incumbent may be required to rotate to various GLA sites as needed and must be able to work weekends and holidays. Qualifications: Basic requirement: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in recreational or in a creative arts therapy field (art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, or psychodrama); or a major in appropriate subject-matter field with therapeutic emphasis or concentration Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. NOTE #2: Incumbent must have a valid driver’s licensed and be able to provide a record of driving history from the Department of Motor Vehicles. In addition to meeting the basic requirements listed above, applicants must possess the following: GS-7: One year of related graduate-level education or superior academic achievement; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal service. GS-09: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or one year equivalent to at least GS-7 in a Federal service. GS-10: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or one year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9 level in the Federal service. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination. How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. Knowledge of theories, principles, practices and procedures related to Recreation Therapy. Ability to design, plan and implement treatment programs (list types of patients and treatment modalities used). Ability to communicate orally and in writing Benefits: You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB. Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals. Other Information: You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. If you fax your application, we will not consider it. You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year. How To Apply: You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below. Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date. We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified. If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility. Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered. Contact Information: Daniel Rodriguez Phone: 310 478 3711 ext. 84154 Or write: Department Of Veterans Affairs 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 US What To Expect Next: Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Send Mail to: Department Of Veterans Affairs 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 US For questions about this job: Daniel Rodriguez Phone: 310 478 3711 ext. 84154 Control Number: 1531279

Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Department of
Job Announcement Number:
09-147(JA)

Recreation Therapist
Salary Range: 42,352.00 - 74,163.00 USD per year
Open Period: Thursday, April 09, 2009
to Thursday, April 08, 2010
Series & Grade: GS-0638-7/10
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Los Angeles County, CA
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
Job Summary:
The incumbent will develop, organize, implement and evaluate a therapeutic recreation program to provide treatment in various areas of the medical center. The therapist evaluates the history, interest and aptitude of the patient in order to develop an appropriate individualized plan of rehabilitation.

Major Duties:

The incumbent will develop, organize, implement and evaluate a therapeutic recreation program to provide treatment in various areas of the medical center. The therapist evaluates the history, interest and aptitude of the patient in order to develop an appropriate individualized plan of rehabilitation. He/She assembles pre-evaluation data, interprets medical record information, reviews therapy prescriptions and conducts mental and physical evaluation of patient in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Determines measurable short and long term treatment goals for recreation therapy and utilizes specific modalities and techniques to increase patient’s skill in the utilization of leisure, daily living skills, physical function and cognition. The incumbent develops objectives of treatment and participates in a multi-disciplinary team to assess treatment outcomes and modify plans according to progress. He/She employs therapeutic objectives where the complexity will be base on the severity and multiple disabilities regularly encountered. The therapist records findings, observations, treatment methodology, treatment techniques and progress in medical records. Inputs scheduling data, updates initial follow-up and discharge notes, maintains records and contributes to reports, meeting the guidelines for recording in Minimum Data Set (MDS) and serves on various medical center committees as delegated. Performs other duties as assigned. The selectee at the GS-7 or 9 levels will perform work under close supervision of Chief, Recreation Therapy or designee.

NOTE #1: Incumbent may be required to rotate to various GLA sites as needed and must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:

Basic requirement: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree in recreational or in a creative arts therapy field (art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, or psychodrama); or a major in appropriate subject-matter field with therapeutic emphasis or concentration

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

NOTE #2: Incumbent must have a valid driver’s licensed and be able to provide a record of driving history from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements listed above, applicants must possess the following: GS-7: One year of related graduate-level education or superior academic achievement; or one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal service. GS-09: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or one year equivalent to at least GS-7 in a Federal service. GS-10: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or one year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9 level in the Federal service.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.

Knowledge of theories, principles, practices and procedures related to Recreation Therapy.
Ability to design, plan and implement treatment programs (list types of patients and treatment modalities used).
Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.
Other Information:
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
If you fax your application, we will not consider it.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

How To Apply:
You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.
Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.
We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:

Daniel Rodriguez
Phone: 310 478 3711 ext. 84154
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
US

What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Send Mail to:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
US
For questions about this job:
Daniel Rodriguez
Phone: 310 478 3711 ext. 84154

Control Number: 1531279