Recreational Therapist
Legacy Health•Portland, OR
•$33 - $47•Onsite
About The Position
As a Recreational Therapist, you will assess, plan, and implement personalized treatment programs designed to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient. If you share this passion and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college with emphasis on courses in recreation therapy or recreation.
- Some work experience required.
- Should be able to drive a van for transport of disabled patients.
- Involves treatment of patients who may be physically disabled, mentally or emotionally disturbed.
- Demonstrates competency as appropriate to the ages of patients served, in the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development; and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
- Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required.
- May require valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements
Responsibilities
- Provides a wide variety of recreational programs and services to patients in order that social, physical and cognitive functioning will be maximized and desirable quality of leisure time will be attained.
Benefits
- Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
