Medical Yoga Therapist - Recreation Assistant

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Veterans

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Yoga Therapist to join our team as a Recreation Assistant at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit, MI. As a Recreation Assistant-Medical Yoga Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing medical yoga therapy to promote, restore, and preserve the health and well-being of our nation's heroes.

About the Position

This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a competitive salary range of $46,303 - $60,190 per year, depending on experience. The selected candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional Saturday clinics. As a Recreation Assistant-Medical Yoga Therapist, you will be responsible for preparing and setting up yoga settings and equipment, instructing Veterans on the safe use of yoga equipment, conducting well-being classes, and compiling records and reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up yoga settings and equipment
• Instruct Veterans on the safe use of yoga equipment
• Conduct well-being classes, either group or individual, to promote, preserve, or restore health and well-being
• Compile, prepare, and submit records, reports, and requests concerning participation, material, and equipment purchase, and inventories
• Refer patients appropriately when mental or physical issues are out of the scope of practice of the yoga instructor
• Provide accurate instruction in the areas of Yoga
• Serve as a consultant to leadership on issues surrounding yoga
• Participate in meetings to report progress on patients, programs, and interventions
• Act as a mentor to medical yoga trainees

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) in Federal Service, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Registered Yoga Teacher-200 (RYT-200) certification or higher

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $46,303 - $60,190 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of Veterans
• Professional development and growth opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual with a passion for yoga and helping others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and any required supporting documentation, through our website.

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