RECREATIONAL THERAPIST (CTRS)

UHS • Temple, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Therapist 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

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate responsibility for observation and application of sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient's plan of care.
• Effectively plans and implements activity therapy for assigned patient case load within the facility, as well as outside the hospital as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees