Recreational Activity Therapist

HCA Healthcare • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Recreational Activity Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Memorial Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. We are seeking a Recreational Therapist / Activity Therapist for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. Serving an important role in the care team, the Recreational/Activity Therapist will complete activity assessments, organize therapeutic activities and track patient progress.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field.
• Possess appropriate certification, registration, and/or license in your designated degree field per national and state practice requirements.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Credential (CTRS) is highly preferred.
• 1-2 years in therapeutic activities within a psychiatric setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities for patients admitted to the program which include following program group schedule and provide set holiday activities on provided dates.
• Attend set treatment team meetings and progress reviews as evidenced by signature on treatment planning update forms.
• Conduct individual activity assessments on each patient within given timeframes.
• Provide a written summary of initial assessment, evaluation, treatment and progress as evidenced by initial assessment forms completed in the medical record and documentation in the progress notes.
• Conduct individual, group, and family sessions for patients as indicated in the patient treatment plan.
• Facilitate identified support groups to meet the needs of patients/families as indicated by medical record.
• Make necessary contacts with community resources to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Provide education and information about the inpatient unit to patients and families.
• Provide resources and support for patients before, during and after treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree