# Therapy Assistant

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/286a7520-33bb-4019-8060-12d33da6fcc1

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Tuskegee, AL
- Salary: 45409 – 59031 USD per year

## Summary

This position assists recreational therapists in delivering mental health and rehabilitation services to veterans in VA facilities, helping patients with psychiatric conditions, substance abuse issues, and physical disabilities regain function and independence through therapeutic activities and interventions. The role suits someone interested in behavioral health who can work flexibly with complex cases and adapt treatment approaches to meet diverse patient needs.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Treatment Planning

## Required

- One year specialized experience in recreational therapy or related therapy assistance, or equivalent education
- Work Wednesday-Sunday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, including potential evenings and holidays
- Knowledge of therapeutic equipment, materials, and supplies used in recreation therapy and rehabilitation

## Nice to have

- Graduate education or internship in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or Exercise Science

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889775400