A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 08/23/2027. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 09/02/2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Utilizes rehabilitation strategies and supports the Veteran through their personal growth. Clarifies alternatives for positive independence in the rehabilitation process of the Veteran. Follows policy and procedures guidelines; assuming temporary control of situations; securing the Veteran and their environment.
Exercises initiative to resolve problems and deviations in work assignments in accordance with instructions, policy, training. Secures Veteran confidence and cooperation during appointments/interactions by active listening and answering relevant questions. Responds to various emergencies in first responder role: fire; weather; external threat; medical; disruption staff and/or Veteran.
Provides education sessions in an insightful and cooperative manner consistent with clinical treatment directives.- Interacts with interdisciplinary treatment teams on treatment plan development, implementation and progress review. Provides accurate and pertinent information during interdisciplinary treatment team planning meetings.- Exercises sound judgment to help identify Veteran treatment goals. Directs and supports the Veteran in an effort to achieve treatment goals.
Accompanies Veterans to assigned programs/classes as needed. Performs continuous safety/security/cleanliness rounding of Veteran living and community areas of Domiciliary to ensure safe environment for Veteran care. Documents all relevant Veteran communications/actions via CPRS/5506 with regard to progress toward treatment goals and well-being observations. Performs intake/admissions/orientation functions for newly arrived Veterans to the Domiciliary.
Supports medical personnel through specimen collections, breathalyzer, and securing of unattended medication. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts 24/7 coverage (Tour to be determined upon selection to fit the needs of the service) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Rehabilitation Technician- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized/PD549-01229-A and PD549-0748-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. NOTE: If your school was accredited at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $34799 – $50428/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-08-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-09 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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