Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing ordesignee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients intherapeutic activities.
Recreational therapists will plan, direct,and coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs to helpmaintain or improve patients' physical, social, and emotionalwell-being.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Organize therapy sessions to interact withpatients and offer recommendations for physical and mental wellness
- Develop and implement rehabilitation programsto help patients adjust to a disability or illness
- Ensure treatment plans are suitable forpatients' physical condition and are in accordance with theirpreferences
- Monitor and keep track ofpatient's progress to modify treatment program as necessary
- Obtain and review patient's medical recordsto assess patients abilities, interests, and needs
- Provide health tips to patients and theirfamilies on leisure activities and lifestyle changes necessary forimproved health conditions
- Organize and leadpatients in recreational activities such as art, sports, music ordance
- Liaise with other health careprofessionals to plan and evaluate therapy programs
- Help patients develop skills useful inparticipating in leisure exercises
- Maintainaccurate record of patient information, treatment program andrecovery progress
- Prepare and present reportsto treatment team to highlight patients response to therapy
- Perform other duties as required.
Education / ExperienceRequirements Required :
- Completed a bachelor's degree (an associatedegree may be accepted depending on work experience)
- 1-5 years of work experience (depending onlevel of education)
Licensure / Certification Requirements Required :
CertifiedTherapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to their age,race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (includingpregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identityor expression, protected veteran status, ordisability.
Successful candidates might berequired to undergo a background verification with an externalvendor.
Job Details
Req Id88948
Department PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
ShiftDays
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
WorkSchedule SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $54k - $87kAnnually
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