Recreational Therapist - OAKMH, PRN

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job provides planned therapeutic recreation sessions for patients in the psychiatric units. Participates in treatment team meetings, assesses each patient's recreational needs, plans appropriate interventions, evaluates effectiveness, and documents same. Serves as a role model for a healthy, adaptive life style and participates in treatment of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse diagnosis To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required - Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.
• Work Experience Required - None.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Ability to lead exercise activities using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to physically subdue and/or physically restrain patients who are severely agitated or combative.
• Ability to assist with lift/transport of patient.
• Ability to attend occasional outside activities and work extended hours.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Experience in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and implements a therapeutic recreation program on assigned unit.
• Coordinates patient assessments, planning, and intervention.
• Evaluates treatment plans.
• Provides patient care with clinical competency.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees