ACTIVITY/RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (PRN)

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC•Surprise, AZ

6d•$20 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity/Recreational Therapist plans and implements activity services, including defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the care team. The role provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. This position works in a clinical setting and routinely interacts with patients, documents care, and uses standard office equipment. It has no supervisory responsibility. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational, Recreational, Art, Music, or Dance/Movement Therapy.
Certification or licensure by a state and/or national governing body in occupational or recreational therapy.
CPR certification, Basic Life Support, and CPI certification are required before patient interaction.
Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations, including verbal or physical confrontation.
Ability to concentrate amidst distractions, handle frequent interruptions, and move between tasks.
Flexibility and ability to manage differences of opinion without becoming easily frustrated.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp.
Ability to perceive object attributes such as size, shape, temperature, and texture through touch.
Ability to communicate spoken instructions clearly and accurately, including when detail or volume is required.
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately in writing.
Hearing sufficient to perceive sound with no less than 40 dB loss at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz, with or without correction, and to distinguish details in sound.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
Ability to prioritize multiple task demands within established time frames.

Nice To Haves

CTRS certification.
One year of experience in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

Observe patients and apply sound judgment regarding their needs.
Observe and document changes in patients’ appearance and behavior, as well as their ability to achieve care plan goals.
Document interventions promptly based on each patient’s treatment plan.
Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques and assist patients in achieving goals.
Complete adjunctive therapy assessments in a timely manner.
Maintain safety precautions and follow infection control procedures.
Keep therapeutic spaces, supplies, and equipment clean and safely stored.
Provide relevant feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team about patient responses to therapy, interventions, and therapeutic objectives.
Contribute specific goals and interventions for recreational therapeutic activities to treatment plans.
Communicate courteously and professionally with colleagues, management, clients, and others.
Follow regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.