Recreation Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and conducts recreational therapy programs. Provides professional therapeutic programming and services to behavioral health patients on a designated unit, consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Research Psychiatric Center. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team plans of care, works collaboratively with the health care team, maintains a safe environment, and provides patient and family education. Must demonstrate competency in providing age-appropriate care to adolescent patients ages 12–18 and adult patients ages 18 and older, including geriatric patients ages 55 and older.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Recreational, Occupational, or Music Therapy, or a closely related discipline, from an accredited university.
Demonstrated competency in BLS upon hire and maintained.
If an Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA certification is required within the initial 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
Current certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS).

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct recreational therapy programs.
Provide therapeutic programming and services to behavioral health patients on a designated unit.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team plans of care.
Collaborate with members of the health care team.
Maintain a safe environment.
Provide patient and family education.
Provide age-appropriate care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.