Recreation Therapist-Per Diem

Yale-New Haven Health • Bridgeport, CT

101d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and/or outpatient areas, as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Performs other clinical, teaching, and administrative duties as required. Serves as positive ambassador for all Rehabilitation Services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent and B.S. degree.
• Must be or currently pursuing CTRS certification from National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Certification is required within one year of employment.
• No experience required. One (1) to two (2) years experience in an academic/large medical center-based practice preferred.
• Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting preferred.
• Must maintain certification from National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate knowledge in therapeutic recreation theory, evaluations and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population.
• Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Willingness and ability to assume increased responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Able to interpret physician referrals, when applicable, to perform basic Therapeutic Recreation (TR) evaluations.
• Utilizes support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care.
• Appropriately delegates responsibility to clinical students and support staffs and maintains an appropriate and compliant level of clinical supervision and documentation review/co-signature.
• Maintains concise and accurate patient care documentation and billing, when applicable, in accordance with system, hospital and department policy and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in-services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession and related fields.
• Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to direct supervisor and takes corrective action to remove equipment from use.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees