Recreational Therapist

Job Title

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm and Sun candidate will have 1 consistent weekday off which is still TBD

Job Description Summary

Evaluates and screens patients, establishes treatment goals, and implements treatment plans. Provides patient and family education, completes discharge planning, and documents results and progress in the medical record.

Essential Functions

Evaluates and screens patients to determine therapeutic recreational needs, identifies strengths and deficits, establishes long and short-term goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs. Administers treatment intervention to meet each patients specific needs and achieve their goals. Observes progress or changes in patients condition and modifies treatment plan accordingly. Facilitates the patients adjustment into the hospital and improvements in the patients self-perception of body image and function. Documents evaluation results, objective status, progress towards goals, treatment plan, and recommendations in compliance with documentation requirements of the hospital and accrediting associations. Utilizes appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods as applicable to caseload. Educates on treatment goals and therapy plan, instructs on therapeutic activities to follow while in hospital or at home, and documents instruction. Evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding. Recommends and secures patient referrals to community agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Education Requirement

Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited school required.

Licensure Requirement

(Not specified)

Certifications

Certification as a Therapeutic Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification required. CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration required.

Skills

(Not specified)

Experience

One year experience as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Working OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Standing Walking

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet