Recreation Therapist

Responsibilities

RECREATION THERAPIST (TRS or CTRS)

Job Status : Full-time, benefits eligible after 30 days Work Schedule : Sunday - Thursday. Daily schedule may vary based on activities Salary : $44,000 - $51,000 per year based on education, certifications & experience.

Your benefits and Perks include :

• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Leave Plans
• Comprehensive benefits package at affordable rates w / eligibility after 30 days
• Annual Education / Tuition Assistance
• Strong clinical supervision and support
• FREE healthy and delicious meals while working
• Career development opportunities across UHS* and its 300+ locations!

Your role & objectives :

• Develops recreation therapy programs designed to meet the therapeutic needs of the patient in the following areas : socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
• Ensures that activities are conducted with "safety first" at all times.
• Program covers a broad range of recreation therapy activities including sports, nature study, therapeutic, and social activities
• Performs initial and periodic follow-up on recreation assessments. Ensures that patient's therapeutic recreation needs are addressed as a part of treatment team and appropriate documentation is entered into patient's chart

Qualifications

Your Qualifications include :

• Bachelors' degree in Recreation Therapy with a State of Utah license and / or National certification (e.g., TRS, CTRS)
• Familiarity with medical / psychological terminology, human behavior, and principles of psychology
• Willing to work flexible hours which includes traveling and overnight events
• Valid and clear UT drivers license
• Must be at least 21 yrs of age and able to pass background check and drug screen
• Other preferred certifications are : Wilderness First Responder (or other Advanced First Aid), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR), Lifeguard certification, knowledge of rappelling, climbing, ropes course and belay system

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