Recreation Therapist- Behavioral Health
About The Position
This position is a PRN role at Bloomington Hospital 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.
Requirements
- Requires certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or a Certified Activities Director (ADC).
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Requires strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
