Recreation Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Plans, directs, and coordinates recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities or injuries, or mental illnesses. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music and community outings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
- Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
- AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Dance and Movement or Art or Drama or Music or Yoga or Recreational Therapy experience: Preferred
- National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) certification: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients using information from observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, the clients' families, and the clients themselves.
- Develops and implements therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients' needs and interests.
- Helps patients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities.
- Performs patient care in accordance with identified needs and established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Plans treatment programs.
- Evaluates patient's response to interventions.
- Modifies treatment plan appropriately.
- Works in conjunction or collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and physical and occupational therapists.
- Documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
