Recreation Therapist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare Systems in Cleveland, OH is recruiting a Recreation Therapist within the Recreation Therapy Service to provide therapeutic care and rehabilitation to Veterans with complex medical and mental health challenges.

The role involves conducting patient evaluations, developing individualized goals and treatment plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education when qualifying for federal employment.
• A transcript must be submitted when using foreign education to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop goals and treatment plans.
• Review progress and adjust services as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to provide therapy and rehab services.
• Document behavioral observations and intervention outcomes.

Skills

Assessment analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Direct patient care

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare Systems is currently recruiting for a Recreation Therapist within the Recreation Therapy Service. In this role, the incumbent will provide therapeutic care and rehabilitation to Veterans facing complex medical and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapist duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting patient evaluations. Analyzing assessment data to develop individual goals, objectives, and treatment plan of care. Reviewing patient progress and needs for additional, alternative, or termination of service. Assisting in providing learning experience for Recreation Therapy clinical interns as needed. Developing and providing collaborative services with other team members.

Documenting patient's behavioral observations, progress, functioning, and intervention outcomes. Providing direct patient care and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only most complex patients and require only general supervision. Reviewing recreation therapy consults and conduct comprehensive evaluations.

Based upon the assessment data and in collaboration with other stakeholders, the therapist develops individualized treatment plans with measurable therapeutic goals and objectives including scope, duration and practice. Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday-8:00am-4:30pm, 11:00am-7:30pm, Rotating holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 94416-A, 94417-A, 94418-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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/. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $52688 – $101375/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.