ACTIVITY/RECREATIONAL THERAPIST(PRN Weekdays)

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC•Surprise, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and implementing activity services, which involved defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the care team. The Activity/Recreational Therapist also provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational, Recreational, Art, Music, or Dance/Movement Therapy required.
Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in occupational or recreational therapy.
CPR certification, Basic Life Support, CPI required prior to patient interaction.

Nice To Haves

CTRS preferred.
One year of experience in psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Observes and applies sound judgement of patient need.
Observes and documents changes in appearance, behavior and about to achieve care plan goals.
Ensure timely documentation of interventions based on patient treatment plan.
Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques as required and assists patients in goal achievement.
Complete all adjunctive therapy assessments in a timely manner.
Maintains all safety precautions and all infection control procedures.
Maintain therapeutic space, supplies and equipment to ensure cleanliness and safe storage.
Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives, as appropriate and necessary.
Contribute to treatment plan with specific goals and interventions to be achieved in recreational therapeutic activities.
Communicate with colleagues, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.