Recreation Therapist (BA) (PRN)

Uhs • Clive, IA

24d

About The Position

Recreation Therapist - PRN Position Summary 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, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Certification or licensure required: CTRS, OTR/L, MT-BC, ATR-BC
• Successful completion of CPR/BLS Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

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

• An environment that puts patient care first.
• One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
• Supportive and responsive leadership.
• You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
• There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level