Inpatient Recreation Therapist
MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Recreation Therapist assesses, plans, develops, implements, and modifies therapeutic recreation services as referred by a physician to help reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic physical and mental abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively. You will evaluate and treat patients in leisure skills, community skills, and recreational skills. You will provide written documentation of all services rendered and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation
- Certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) is required
- Previous experience working with adults with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Experience with current therapeutic procedures and evaluation techniques in therapeutic recreation
- BLS Certification
- Current Washington State Driver's License: proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MHS Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state
Nice To Haves
- previous experience working with persons with physical disabilities
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients and develops treatment plan when necessary
- Provides therapy to inpatients and outpatients
- Provides resources to patients and their significant others to assist patients with building leisure and recreation skills
- Provides timely and accurate documentation for all services delivered
Benefits
- competitive salary
- medical
- dental
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- tuition assistance
- award-winning residencies
- fellowships
- career development
- Generous PTO
- Code Lavender
- Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
