Recreational Therapist II, full-time varied shifts, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for creating, arranging, and leading medically approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals and other institutions. At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.

Requirements

Full-time varied shifts

Responsibilities

Directs and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.
Regulates content of program in accordance with patients' capabilities, needs, and interests.
Instructs patients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities, to reduce stress and tension.
Instructs patients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises.
Counsels and encourages patients to develop leisure activities.
Organizes and coordinates special outings and accompanies patients on outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.
Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team, reflecting patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.
May train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation therapy.
May serve as consultant to employers, educational institutions, and community health programs.
May prepare and submit requisition for needed supplies.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance