Recreation Therapist (PT)
UHS•Clive, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Recreation Therapist (RT) is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, Recreation therapy, Occupational therapy or related therapeutic discipline.
- One (1) year of related experience
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
- Understanding of mental illness
- Successful completion of CPR/BLS Certification
- Successful completion of Handle with Care training
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness
Responsibilities
- Planning and implementing activity services for assigned program
- Defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients
Benefits
- Robust continuing education options
- Opportunities for skills diversification
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
