This position is located in the Tomah VAMC Whole Health Department, to be supervised by Whole Health Clinical Director. The massage therapist is self-directed in delivering patient care and independently manages professional responsibilities. The supervisor sets overall objectives and priorities. The therapist coordinates with staff and leadership as appropriate. Work is reviewed for adherence to VHA procedures, technical quality, and alignment with departmental goals.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be July 17, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals until positions are filled. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Uses standard patient evaluation procedures to develop an individualized treatment plan. Apply a variety of evidence-informed medical massage and bodywork techniques consistent with their professional education. Provides advanced, complex massage therapy services for diverse patient populations in multiple clinical environments with limited supervision. Provides patient and family education on self-care techniques relevant to medical massage therapy. Mentor other staff in best practices, assist with the clinical supervision of massage therapy students under routine academic oversight, and share expertise as a subject matter expert within the interdisciplinary care team. Documents all patient encounters in the VA electronic health record in accordance with established policies, including timely coding and required treatment consent. Maintains compliance with mandatory VHA, facility, and professional training requirements and participates in required meetings. Takes part in quality improvement and research activities related to massage therapy. Review referrals to determine appropriateness, redirecting Veterans to other services as needed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am to 4:00ppm or 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00266F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Lamelia.Lucas@va.gov (312) 569-6861 X56861
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