Lead Recreational Therapist-Sunnyview Rehab Hospital

Trinity Health • Schenectady, NY

3d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for a leadership role and are a licensed recreational therapist, this position at a state of the art physical rehab facility could be your opportunity! As a Lead Recreational Therapist, you will oversee recreational therapy services provided for Sunnyview patients. Approximately 50% of time is devoted to direct patient care and the remaining 50% devoted to management duties.

Requirements

• Must be credentialed as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• 2 years of clinical experience with supervisory experience preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills requiring tack, diplomacy, and flexibility when in contact with physicians, patients, families, other professionals, and hospital staff.
• Excellent clinical skills in diverse treatment approaches.

Nice To Haves

• supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care includes evaluation, formulation of plan of care, and treatment appropriate to age specific programs based and functional needs of the patients.
• Ensures clinical services are provided in accordance to professional, organizational and compliance standards.
• Manages and monitors department’s schedule to achieve efficient use of resources.
• Manages and supports staff, ensures clinical competencies and conducts performance reviews.
• Leads department efforts in patient safety and process improvement.
• Supports Program Manager in developing, monitoring, and managing budgets so to achieve annual goals.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed to achieve annual operating goals.
• Assist Manager in identifying marketing strategies, and implementing within available resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed