USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Recreation Therapist VIST
Reno, Nevada, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$74K/yr - $96K/yr
1+ years expThe VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking a Recreation Therapist VIST to develop, organize, and administer recreation therapy programs aimed at providing therapeutic treatment to patients in Acute Care and Mental Health Units. The role also involves providing recreation therapy to Veterans in Community Living Centers and outpatient settings, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams to enhance patient care and rehabilitation.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The VIST Coordinator has the major responsibility for the coordination of all services for visually impaired Veterans and Service members and their families through the Visual Impairment Services Team
Case management duties may include cases that are both difficult and complex both in terms of the severity of the visual impairment and the presence of complicating physical and emotional factors impinging on treatment
Operating within medical center and Blind Rehabilitation Service program policies, the Visual Impairment Service Team (VIST) Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating, and controlling the VIST program at this medical center
Using professional and administrative skills, he/she makes the Visual Impairment Service (VIS) team and other support staff aware of complex, medical, rehabilitation, social, psychological, vocational, economic and other factors which must be considered in developing a comprehensive and sensitive rehabilitation plan including referrals to Blind Rehabilitation Centers (BRC)
Develops screening and procedural mechanisms, which will identify this target population within the medical center's catchment area and connect with the medical center and the community in support of program goals and objectives
The incumbent serves not only as a resource person in matters related to visual and/or arranges for the provision of appropriate treatment modalities for the purpose of enhancing the Veterans' functioning, resolving problems and meeting specific objectives established by the VIST
The incumbent operates as an experienced professional, with full responsibility for the technical accuracy of patient evaluations and the soundness of recommendations
After identifying the visually impaired and blinded Veteran population, provides professional assessment of health care and related needs and arranges for the full range of authorized health care services
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other specialists such as physicians, psychologist, educators, rehabilitation therapists (OT, SLP, PT, Recreation Therapy), social workers, dietitians and other health care professionals in order to maintain a coordinated treatment program for those with multiple handicaps in addition to blindness
Provides assistance to the medical and allied health staff with the acquisition and replacement of low vision and sensory aids to assist in the blinded Veteran's rehabilitation and/or daily living needs
The incumbent will be primarily outpatient, however, may be consulted to see Veterans in the Community Living Center (CLC) and medical surgical units (MSU)
The incumbent will work to ensure that older adults are able to age in place and participate in their communities despite visual impairment
The incumbent manages the daily operation of the VIST program, develops policies and procedures for program operation and prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use
The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to the program regarding day-to-day functioning and program evaluation
The incumbent ensures the VIST Program is following VHA directives, and that care is rendered pursuant to the guidance of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen
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
Certification in recreation therapy as a CTRS by the NCTRC
At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level
Proficient in written and spoken English
Ability to adapt assessment tools and treatment interventions to address the complexity of the diagnosis or disabilities
Knowledge to independently interpret provider referrals and consults
Skill in effectively communicating and educating with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professionals
Skill in independently utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques
Skill in independently applying evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions
Knowledge of the principles and techniques in recreation therapy assessment and treatment
Benefits
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