Recreation Therapist Acute Care

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Director, evaluates client's need for recreation therapy. Plans and executes treatment program in accordance with guidelines outlines by the NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Provide recreation therapy to enhance independence and community integration and teach leisure time activities in the home and the community. Provide education to enhance recreation skills and attitudes. Assess and treat the following areas cognition, social skills, emotional needs, leisure attitudes and barriers, spiritual well being, pre- and post-injury leisure interests and attitudes. Attends team conferences for assigned clients to effectively report on client status and progress. Serves as a clinical resource to peers, team members and client/family. Participates in quality improvement and program development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Therapeutic Recreation
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Therapeutic Recreation or related degree (Reed City RNC, Corewell Health South)
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral Management Experience
• 3 years of relevant experience in long term care or rehabilitation
• May work in homes, community, schools, job sites, and clinics; driving distances up to 60 miles from office (based on SH entity)
• CRT-Activity Director, Certified (ADC) - NCCAP National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

Responsibilities

• Evaluates client's need for recreation therapy.
• Plans and executes treatment program in accordance with guidelines outlines by the NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Provide recreation therapy to enhance independence and community integration and teach leisure time activities in the home and the community.
• Provide education to enhance recreation skills and attitudes.
• Assess and treat the following areas cognition, social skills, emotional needs, leisure attitudes and barriers, spiritual well being, pre- and post-injury leisure interests and attitudes.
• Attends team conferences for assigned clients to effectively report on client status and progress.
• Serves as a clinical resource to peers, team members and client/family.
• Participates in quality improvement and program development activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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