Certified Therapeutic Rec. Specialist

Winona Health • Winona, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist provides life-enriching activities to residents/patients of Winona Health. This individual’s initiatives will reflect the standards of the profession, Winona Health and conforms to the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of the department. The individual will plan, organize and facilitate a comprehensive leisure program designed to meet the residents/patients interests and needs. This individual must be comfortable working with elderly/ disabled adults in a healthcare setting. The recreational therapist will plan and participate in specialized games, sports, crafts, and other leisure activities to help residents and patients restore capabilities and/or manage mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. The individual will play a key role in the department’s operations and quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation
• Must obtain CTRS Licensure within 1 year of employment
• Good oral and written skills
• Comfortable working with the elderly/ disabled adults within a healthcare setting
• Good grasp of therapeutic recreation standards through professional groups and/or peers
• Must complete van competency testing
• Hold a valid drivers license
• Willing to drive resident/patient transport vehicle
• Maintain competencies in basic computer skills, Outlook, patient information databases (Cerner, EMR, American Data)
• Must obtain CNA / TMA Certification within 1 year of employment. (facilitated and paid for by Winona Health)

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, instruction and guidance to interns making sure the department offers research based, up-to-date services.
• Provide assist in providing supervision to all volunteers in order to create a positive experience for residents, volunteers and Winona Health.
• Assess the needs and capabilities of each resident/patient in order to maintain and or improve capabilities and preserve enjoyment of individual leisure pursuits, as well as physical and mental functioning.
• Assure that residents with varied needs and capabilities receive appropriate services to maintain highest level of well-being.
• Organize and facilitate outings and events including within the community.
• Completing required documentation in the resident or patients electronic medical record.
• Monitor the department’s quality and ensure appropriate resident/patient services and satisfaction and will assist the Supervisor with appropriate action plans if needed.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts as a part of everyday work.
• Completes and supervises competency testing with the facility bus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees