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: Individuals appointed under the authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA, must be proficient in written and spoken English See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part Education: Candidates must complete a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program Licensure, Registration, or Certification: (1) Candidates must be currently licensed, registered, or certified to practice as a massage therapist in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia Acceptable credentials must have required successful completion of a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program and pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination, or equivalent state-issued examination OR, (2) Candidates must possess and maintain a board certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Grade Determinations: Health Technician (Massage Therapy) GS-8 - Advanced Clinical Level Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must possess one year of progressive experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level In addition, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: i Skill in providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools, supplies, and equipment based on the needs of the patient ii Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to massage therapy within specialty population(s) iii Ability to modify massage therapy techniques based on an understanding of specialty populations, and various clinical/environmental settings iv Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles v Ability to conduct research and quality improvement activities, related to massage therapy and vi Knowledge of complementary integrative health, and holistic health principles Preferred Experience: Preferred experience includes basic clinical decision, making skills and the ability to provide targeted medical massage tailored to individual patient needs 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-08 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-08 Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service, paragraph 2. ]]>5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386