Rehabilitation Recreation Therapist (CTRS)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Northern California Health Care System seeks a Recreation Therapist (GS-11) to support the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service. The incumbent will contribute to program development and the administrative aspects of patient treatment, covering diverse recreation therapy services including inpatient rehabilitation and post deployment assessment.

The role emphasizes clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to safety and health regulations within a complex care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (or related field) approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• CTRS certification required or equivalent; degree must be approved by NCTRC.

Skills

Assessment adaptation

Clinical interpretation

Interdisciplinary communication

Screening & evaluation

Evidence-based practice

Recreation therapy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation

CTRS certification

Job description

VA Northern California Health Care System seeks a Recreation Therapist (GS-11) to support the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service. The incumbent will contribute to program development and the administrative aspects of patient treatment, covering diverse recreation therapy services including inpatient rehabilitation and post deployment assessment.

The role emphasizes clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to safety and health regulations within a complex care