Recreational Therapist

Lifepoint Health•Gallatin, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A Recreational Therapist who excels in this role: Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients. Pre-certifies patient care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care. Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the Interdisciplinary Assessments. Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed. Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization. Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards. Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, BLS required
Current Recreational Therapist license.
One year of experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting preferred, experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
Pre-certifies patient care.
Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the Interdisciplinary Assessments.
Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed.
Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.
Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.