Certified Recreational Therapist
Ascension•Chicago, IL
•$28 - $41•Onsite
About The Position
This role is for a Certified Recreational Therapist on the Adult Inpatient Units at Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL. The position is for PRN, with shifts on Sundays through Thursdays. The therapist will conduct patient assessments, establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals, evaluate patient progress, coordinate therapeutic activities for groups, and provide patients with information on community resources.
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Therapeutic Recreation Certification required
Nice To Haves
- Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for TherapeuticRecreation Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.
- Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.
- Coordinate therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups.
- Provide the patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
