Recreation Therapist

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs. These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

Requires certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
Requires strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail
Adaptable to fast paced settings

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic, recreational and leisure services to patients/clients, including development of individual treatment plans.
Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to recreational therapy.
Documents patient/ client programs and progress, educates the patient/ client and others regarding recreational therapy programs.
Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient/ client care, education and department operations.
Acts as a resource or mentor and provides functional guidance to the team.
Coordinates staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training.
Ensures proper clinical documentation and monitors workload to ensure staff utilization.
Depending on unit covering, may be required to obtain “for hire” endorsement on driver’s license to drive a 15-passenger accessible bus.
CTRS or eligibility to sit for exam is required; will not be able to start until CTRS is active.
CTRS, may be required to obtain “for hire” endorsement on driver’s license; will be required to obtain car seat specialist certification.