Recreational Therapist

Northwell • Village of Valley Stream, NY

20h • $31 - $36

About The Position

Plans, implements and coordinates activities and interventions for the development, maintenance and expression of appropriate social and leisure lifestyles of patients admitted to the Unit. Performs a variety of duties involved in carrying out recreation programs in assigned areas and assists in planning programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation or related field, required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) National Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Recreational Therapist, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides recreational therapeutic assessment of patients admitted to the Unit.
• Assesses patient's leisure, social and recreational abilities, deficiencies, interests, barriers, life experiences, needs and potential.
• Plans and provides individual/group treatment services to improve social, emotional, cognitive and physical functional behaviors.
• Plans and provides leisure educational activities.
• Assists the patient in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for independent leisure and social activities; adjustment in community; decision-making ability, and appropriate use of free time.
• Implements and coordinates individualized recreation therapy programs.
• Discusses treatment plan and/or problems with involved physicians, nursing staff & other members of the patient care team as appropriate.
• Documents all events that occur during the regimen.
• Performs related duties, as required. ADA Essential Functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level