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Therapy Assistant (Recreation)

Department of Veterans Affairs - Phoenix, Arizona

Posted Jun 11, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
  • Fertility benefits: Not verified
  • Adoption assistance: Not verified
  • Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
Mental health support
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Relocation assistance
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Childcare support
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Learning budget
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Verification
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Salary
$48K-$55K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
401(k) match
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$81,444 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+6.9% - Faster than average

37% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type
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Weekend work
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter
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Assessment
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Deadline
Jun 18, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: AZ From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Therapy Assistant (Recreation) Phoenix, Arizona Summary This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), within the Phoenix VA Medical Centerdical Center. The purpose of this position is to develop, plan, organize, implement, conduct, monitor, and evaluate a wide variety of recreational therapy interventions and programs for patients with an array of physical and/or mental health conditions within the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. Duties 30 Day Hiring ModelThe Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may

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