The Recreation Therapy Supervisor is a working supervisor with both administrative and clinical responsibilities. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the Recreation Therapy services delivered to the patients under his/her supervision and care. This position is located in the Rehabilitation and Extended Care Line at the MEDVAMC, a complexity level 1a facility.
The Recreation Therapist develops, organizes, and administers Recreation Therapy programs to provide treatment that meets the physical, mental, social, and chronological maturations and/or emotional needs of adult and geriatric patients in various areas, e.g., Transitional Care Center, spinal cord injury, rehabilitation, general medicine and surgery, and assorted mental health programs.
This position manages the delivery of Recreation Therapy services to Veterans with a wide variety of multiple and complex diagnoses.
Appropriately plans work operations for recreation therapy programs, including VA National Veteran Sports Programs and Special Events, sets priorities, delegates tasks, solves problems related to work performed in the program, and is accountable for the quality, performance, timeliness, and productivity of the Recreation Therapy services provided.
The supervisory Recreation Therapist provides clinical guidance to staff recreation therapists, Creative Arts Therapists, yoga specialist and recreation therapy assistants in the delivery of recreation therapy services. This involves careful planning, coordination, and continuous assessment to guarantee the well-being and progress of the veteran involved in the Recreation Therapy Program.
Works effectively as part of the therapy team to provide effective and efficient recreation therapy services to the assigned patient group. Also, effectively initiates assisting the larger team of co-workers in providing timely recreation therapy services as indicated. Determines applicable competencies and assesses the competency of assigned staff within established guidelines.
Provides guidance to staff regarding improvement of knowledge and skills needed to improve competencies. Analyze clinically appropriate data to effectively optimize quality, performance, and productivity within the program. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, and evaluates program to ensure methods, deadlines, quality and quantity standards are met.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in effective management and administration in areas of supervision, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring of program elements and subordinates. Independently assembles pre-evaluation data, interprets medical record information, reviews therapy prescriptions and conducts cognitive, sensory, social, affective, physical, and leisure evaluations of the patient in order to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan.
Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable therapeutic goals and objectives including scope, duration, and treatment. Recommends adaptation, modification, and/or assistive technology to meet a patient's assessed needs and preferences in recreation therapy.
Utilizes behavioral interventions and therapeutic procedures designed to reduce stress, anxiety, and maladaptive behaviors, recover basic motor functioning, reasoning abilities, build confidence, and develop compensatory strategies to master critical life skills necessary to re-enter the community in a productive manner. Determines applicable competencies and assesses the competency of assigned staff within established guidelines.
Provides guidance to staff regarding improvement of knowledge and skills needed to improve competencies. Prepares and gives performance appraisals within the facility's guidelines and incorporates effective and appropriate guidance to subordinates to improve their performance. Independently interprets provider referrals and consults and applies health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of patient care and the environment of care.
Participates in team conferences, rounds, discharge planning meetings, specialty clinics, other assigned medical and administrative meetings. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, occasional weekend/holiday as needed. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 580-01366-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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/.
Jonna.Bernhardt@va.gov · 6086050742
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $103225 – $134195/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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