Supervisory Recreation Therapist

Supervisory Recreation Therapist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Martinsburg, West Virginia

Salary Range: $102415 - $133142 Per Year

Job Summary: The Supervisory Recreation Therapist is for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, which is aligned under Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services (PR&RS). This position serves as the professional advisor for all recreation therapy and creative arts therapy clinical matters. The incumbent is primarily responsible for the supervision, organization and maintenance of all patient care areas that offer treatment services through the Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Service (RT/CAT).

Major Duties:

• Duties includes but are not limited to: Application of a knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of recreation/creative arts therapy, and the use of evidenced based recreational modalities to treat the physical, mental. emotional. and social needs of individual patients, groups of patients and families; maintain or rehabilitate patients' physical and/or mental health; or palliate symptoms related to terminal illness. The occupation requires the application of professional medical rehabilitative, therapeutic and palliative principles based on a medical prescription or a medical referral, and the integration of recreation therapy or creative arts therapy within the total health care plan for the patient. Responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating multiple rehabilitation program services provided by Recreation Therapy. Responsible for developing and implementing a quality improvement program to include risk management, customer satisfaction, infection control, and survey regulatory preparation using a systematic approach, which assures the overall quality of Recreation Therapy. Responsible for adherence to all provision of Equal Opportunity Program in accordance with Office of Personnel Management and Department of Veterans Affairs regulations and medical center guidelines. Responsible for developing and completing the hiring process in coordination with the service chief for PM&RS. The position is responsible for position facility leadership, creating all components of the recruitment packet for HR specialist to use for announcement, and conducting interviews. Incumbent is responsible for all new projects and budgeting within the Recreation Therapy Service. Incumbents manage all phases of team projects that involve a variety of disciplines. Coordinates the compilation of necessary monthly and quarterly statistical reports such as DSS and other significant reports as requested. Serves on special committees and tasks forces as designated by national VACO staff or the Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Other duties assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM- 4:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 26975-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English, as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education: The following education requirements apply to the recreation therapist A bachelor's degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, with a major in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure, with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The degree must be approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); OR, A bachelor's degree or higher in any field from an accredited college or university and must be a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). The degree must be approved by the NCTRC. If hired under this education, the certification cannot be waived. Certification: Recreation Therapist. Applicants must be certified in recreation therapy as a CTRS by the NCTRC. Certification cannot be waived. Grade Determinations: GS-12 Experience: At least one year of creditable experience at the GS-11 grade level. Experience includes conducting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting assessment data based upon functional domains (cognitive, sensory, social, affective, physical, and leisure). Incorporating the four-step process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of services delivered, the therapist constructs evidence-based recreation therapy interventions for treating patients with complex medical or mental health issues, such as polytrauma, traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), spinal cord injury (SCI), substance use disorder/addictions, serious mental illness (SMI), and hospice/palliative care requirements. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to provide treatment in complex cases and work with great independence. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the service. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Ability to use evidence-based practices, clinical practice guidelines in a professional area, and to guide the staff in applying these tools. Knowledge of organizational theories and strategies to positively impact the overall goals and objectives within the service. Knowledge related to administrative functions such as fiscal, material supply, equipment management, and clinical and program management. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: The work requires extensive walking, standing, bending, pushing, and carrying of light and heavy recreation equipment to many areas of the Medical Center and in organizing the physical environment for various recreation projects, activities, and special events.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/08/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951983. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-08