Recreation Therapy Intern | 40 hours per week | Klein Center

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center • West Burlington, IA

8h • $15

About The Position

Observe, assist, and eventually lead all scheduled groups. Initiate one-on-one sessions, assessments, and interventions with residents. Observe and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, resident review rounds, and information sharing with appointed supervisor. Participate in all intervention planning, evaluation, and documentation. Complete a case study of a resident in assigned area. Complete a final project to benefit residents and/or the Recreation Therapies Department. Maintain open communication with your Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) supervisor and administrator.

Requirements

• Student in Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy program, or sport, health, leisure, physical studies, or a related field
• Maintains current and active status on all required training and education as outlined by corporate policy

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience or volunteer experience in long term care preferred

Responsibilities

• Observe, assist, and eventually lead all scheduled groups
• Initiate one-on-one sessions, assessments, and interventions with residents
• Observe and participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, resident review rounds, and information sharing with appointed supervisor
• Participate in all intervention planning, evaluation, and documentation
• Complete a case study of a resident in assigned area
• Complete a final project to benefit residents and/or the Recreation Therapies Department
• Maintain open communication with your Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) supervisor and administrator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern