Recreation Therapist - CTRS

Job Description

Job Description

At St. Camillus, we’re Centered on Celebrating our Employees. Our team is what makes St. Camillus an amazing place to work.

If you want to be part of an amazing team of dedicated caregivers, we want to meet you!

Job Responsibilities :

Certified Recreation Therapist works with individuals with traumatic brain injuries as well as sub-acute rehab patients. This Full-Time role includes completing assessments, treatments, goals, and monitors patient’s progress in a timely manner.

In this position, the employee must have the ability to interpret evaluations from various disciplines (OT, PT, Speech) and use assessment skills to develop appropriate plan of care.

Employee must have the ability to plan individual sessions for TBI patients as well as co-treating with other therapy team members as well as completing assessments of sub-acute rehab patients for leisure needs and provide programming and supplies.

The focus for this position is to plan, organize and lead group activities and individual interventions designed to meet the recreation needs and interest of the residents.

This position promotes the highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning of the residents served.

On a monthly basis, plan creative and resident-focused recreational activities that support self-esteem and dignity (e.

g. age appropriate), are tailored to the unique preferences and abilities of residents, are stimulating, and challenge residents to realize their full potential.

• Complete Recreational Services Assessment on all residents.
• Reassess and develop care plans as needed.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings (e.g. care planning meetings).
• Maintain daily statistics.
• Maintain MDS accurately and within set time frames.
• Complete quarterly Progress Note form on all assigned residents.

Qualifications :

• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS), Required
• BA degree in Therapeutic Recreation and / or related field
• Excellent planning, writing, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to communicate with families, professionals, and co-workers
• Demonstrate positive patient / family interaction skills is essential.
• Working knowledge of computer skills including word and excel.

Employee Benefits :

• No Mandated Shifts
• Daily Pay
• Generous PTO Structure for Full Time employees with no waiting period
• Health / Health Reimbursement Account / Dental / Vision Plans available
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability for Employees working 30+ hours weekly
• Company Provided Life Insurance for Full Time employees
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On the Centro Bus Line
• Free parking

Why work at St. Camillus?

Our Mission : St. Camillus is a non-denominational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to caring for life through a broad range of health care services.

Our Vision : To be the provider of choice for compassionate and innovative care.

If you are interested in joining a team of professionals who are committed to providing high quality services in a caring environment, we want to hear from you!

To learn more information about St. Camillus, visit our website at : http : / / www.st-camillus.org

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