The following positions and personnel at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs shall be civil service exempt as provided in the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act:
1. Physicians assistants;
2. Occupational therapists;
3. Physical therapists;
4. Pharmacists;
5. Speech pathologists;
6. Nurse practitioners;
7. Physical therapy assistants;
8. Administrative Assistant to the Director;
9. Programs Administrators;
10. Administrators, Veterans Centers; and 11. Assistant Administrators, Veterans Centers.