Recreation Therapist — Veteran Care (Telework Eligible)

Veterans Health Administration; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA, part of the Lebanon VA Healthcare System, is seeking a Recreation Therapist to deliver evidence-based recreation therapy under Patient Services, supporting Veterans with diverse disabilities.

Under supervision, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapies; create individualized treatment plans, document care, and participate in interdisciplinary teams with a Monday–Friday schedule and telework options as needed.

Qualifications

• Education requirements recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Experience in Recreation Therapy is implied for federal role.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and report assessment data across cognitive, sensory, social, and physical domains.
• Develop individualized recreation therapy treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Document patient care including assessments and care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Assessment data analysis

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Treatment planning

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

The Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA, part of the Lebanon VA Healthcare System, is seeking a Recreation Therapist to deliver evidence-based recreation therapy under Patient Services, supporting Veterans with diverse disabilities.

Under supervision, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapies; create individualized treatment plans, document care, and participate in interdisciplinary teams with a Monday–Friday schedule and telework options as needed.