Certified Recreation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Glendale, CA

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About The Position

As a Certified Recreation Therapist, you will improve patient well-being by designing therapeutic recreation programs that help patients develop skills and enhance their quality of life. You will assess patient needs, plan treatments, lead engaging activities, collaborate with care teams, and document progress. The role requires therapeutic recreation knowledge, creativity, and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities are carried out according to established guidelines and protocols, within appropriate time frames and with accuracy and completeness. The therapist sets priorities, uses work time effectively, performs under increased workload and stress, and exercises good judgment in situations not covered by written or verbal instructions while avoiding incidental overtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of experience in mental health in an acute hospital setting.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), required upon hire.
• Strong therapeutic recreation knowledge, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan therapeutic recreation treatments.
• Design and lead therapeutic recreation programs and engaging activities to help patients develop skills and improve quality of life.
• Collaborate with teams and document patient progress.
• Complete position responsibilities according to established guidelines and protocols, within appropriate time frames.
• Set priorities and use work time effectively while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform accurately and on time during periods of increased workload and stress.
• Use good judgment in situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level