Recreation Therapist

Cottage Health System • Goleta, CA

100d

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed recreation therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. Is responsible for clinical assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, transdisciplinary communication and discharge planning. Administers and supervises therapeutic recreation treatments, and completes all medical record documentation. Provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Participates in community outreach programming. Participates in program development and quality improvement processes. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments. The Recreation Therapist I is an entry-level position for new graduates or those new to the setting of hire. Focus on orientation and mentorship to become an independent, competent clinician. Successful proficiency at this level is necessary for progression to Level II, III, IV.

Requirements

• Entry-level position suitable for new graduates or those new to the setting.
• Ability to provide care in a safe environment.
• Effective communication skills with sensitivity to special populations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, organize, apply and modify medically prescribed recreation therapy for inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Conduct clinical assessments, set goals, and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate transdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
• Administer and supervise therapeutic recreation treatments.
• Complete all medical record documentation.
• Provide patient care in accordance with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Participate in community outreach programming.
• Engage in program development and quality improvement processes.

What This Job Offers

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