THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 1 - PEDIATRIC FOCUS (PER DIEM, DAYS)

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate working knowledge of disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional abilities,

complications, and implications of long-term deficits related to primary diagnoses.

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the developmental stages and their effects on hospitalizations.

Demonstrate proficiency in the evaluation and assessments of patients ages 0-18 years (and adults with developmental delays placing them at a developmental age between 0-18) with a variety of complex and multiple medical issues.

Create individualized care plans based off the five TR domains (physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive).

Provide a diverse, well rounded, goal directed treatment program that will accommodate individual patient needs based on age, ability, cognitive and physical function and social limitations.

Demonstrates competence in providing developmental, educational, and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and their families under stress of hospitalization or illness.

Assists pediatric patients with modifications to activity or adaptive equipment for return to play, ADLs and return to school / community.

Serves as a resource to other disciplines in the developmental needs of pediatric and adolescent populations; attends patient care rounds including pediatric and burn rounds regularly.

Provide integration opportunities to include knowledge of community resource and environmental awareness, return to school and community, and family education.

Documents evaluation, intervention, strategies for treatment and recommendations for other team members in online medical

record.

Communicate interventions to team with emphasis on goals, progress and discharge planning.

Participates in workgroup or selected department activities / projects to promote delivery of quality care to the pediatric population, as assigned.

Provides education and training to other rehab therapy staff and health care professionals.

Participates in school re-entry program.

Monitors supplies and requests supplies when needed Maintains professional growth and development through conferences, seminars, and professional affiliations Provides objective feedback on peer evaluations Practices UW Service Culture Guidelines.

Contributes to the efficient operation of clinic and / or workgroup.

Helps create a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork, flexibility, and service oriented communication with patients and co

workers. Complies with agency and division standards, protocols procedures.

Articulates and integrates safety policies and procedures into daily practice.

Assists with training of volunteers Organizes work, appropriately prioritizes caseload and sets daily priorities under general

direction.

Works with TR students as assigned Other Duties as assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Able to deal courteously and sensitively with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Able to communicate professionally with patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Models all standards outlined in Service Culture Guideline and Professional Image policy.
• Promotes a healthy work environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program

OR Equivalent education / experience.

Registered as a Recreational Therapist in the State of Washington.

Preference will be given to candidates with :

• 6 months of pediatric experience or comparable education / experience.
• Current Washington State Driver’s License.
• CPR certification.
• Completion of an accredited Child Life program AND Certification as a Child Life Specialist.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV / AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes : Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.