# Supervisory Recreation Therapist

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b0e56875-8de7-45c6-be2c-2351609d0059

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Management
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 105481 – 137128 USD per year

## Summary

This role combines clinical practice and management, overseeing a recreation therapy service at a VA medical center while maintaining a patient caseload. It suits experienced recreation therapists ready to lead staff, handle budgets, and drive program quality in a healthcare setting.

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

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field from NCTRC-approved program, or bachelor's degree plus CTRS certification
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential from NCTRC
- At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11)
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate, meet deadlines, and solve organizational problems
- Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal, material supply, equipment management, and clinical program management
- Skill in interpersonal relationships with employees and managers
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines to guide staff
- Ability to work with complex cases independently

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890107000