Recreation Therapist Director

Avalon Health Care•Payson, UT

9d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Recreation Therapist Director Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is seeking a motivated and creative Recreation Therapist Assistant to join our amazing team! Pay: $22.00-27.00 The Recreation Therapist Director is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating recreation programing, documentation, and supervising and leading a team of Recreation Therapy Assistants. We value innovation and creativity. We are looking for someone with passion and someone who wants to give back to our nations heroes. Does this sound like you? If yes, then we want you to join our amazing team, while helping you grow and develop. Some of our amazing benefits including: Tuition Reimbursement Dental, Vision, and 401K Career advancement courses Apply today for a fulfilling and worthwhile career with Avalon!

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in Recreational Therapy with a State of Utah license and National certification (e.g., TRS, CTRS)
Familiarity with medical/psychological terminology, human behavior, and principles of psychology
Willing to work flexible hours which includes traveling and evening/weekend events
CPR Certification, required
Food Handlers Permit
Must have ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, write reports, and communicate clearly.
Be creative, reliable, and flexible.
Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions.
Must have a Valid UT Driver's License

Responsibilities

Develops recreation therapy programs designed to meet the therapeutic needs of the residents in the following areas: socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
Ensures that activities are conducted with "safety first" at all times
Program covers a broad range of recreation therapy activities including sports, nature study, therapeutic, and social activities
Ensures that resident's therapeutic recreation needs are addressed as a part of treatment team
Appropriate documentation is entered into resident's chart
Performs recreational therapy assessments
Develop new ideas and contribute to BVH recreational programs.
Provide high quality recreation therapy groups
Acts as a resource to team members, participates in team and professional meetings and gives input as to needs of our residents
Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s)
Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity