Recreation Therapist

HH MedStar Health Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Recreation Therapist to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital! As a Recreation Therapist, you will be responsible for patient care and related activities for all referred patients within departmental and professional practice standards. You will serve as a clinical resource in Therapeutic Recreation and adaptive sports interventions and participate in program planning and development for Therapeutic Recreation. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic option/emphasis.
• Advanced training in clinical expertise through workshop attendance.
• Minimum of 12-week Therapeutic Recreation Internship in a clinical setting, preferably in physical rehabilitation.
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Local driver's license and maintenance of a safe driving record.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
• Member in good standing of professional, discipline- specific organization.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 yearsof clinical experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective and efficient evidence-based care. Provides individualized patient care duties as it relates to Recreation Therapy following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice to include evaluation/ re-evaluation, treatment planning, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize effective and safe outcomes. Demonstrates leadership skills in coaching/managing quality adaptive sports programming in our community program regarding safety, budgeting, maintaining of equipment, appropriate paperwork, volunteers and serving as liaison to national organization and partners.
• Follows MNRH documentation policy to maintainaccurate and timely documentation to include assessment, clinical interventions, flowsheets, discharge recommendations. Documentation reflects the need for acute rehab level of care to include patient/ family education, training, treatment intensity and duration.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Maintains accurate schedules for assigned patients and professional activities.
• Coordinates adaptive sports programming. Ensures necessary supplies and equipment available for patient care and for community adaptive sports programming. Is timely, punctual, and prepared.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees