VA
$105,481 – $137,128
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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