Recreational Therapist | Florida Recovery Center | Full-time | Days

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Recreational Therapist plans and implements recreational therapy approaches and assists in evaluating outcomes for psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients. The role works with patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary team and provides therapeutic and educational activities through individual and group modalities. The therapist is responsible for documentation in accordance with JCAHO and hospital standards.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE day position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Gainesville, Florida. Employees in this position operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a frequent driver. Candidates must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Activities Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Physical/Personal Trainer, Exercise Science/Physical Education, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the disciplines represented on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• A history of working collaboratively and effectively within a team paradigm.
• Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening.
• Must meet the frequent-driver designation: using a personal or Shands automobile at least once daily, making at least five individual trips per week, or driving an average of over 150 miles per week in performing the job.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in a broad range of therapy services.
• Previous experience with the patient population.
• Knowledge of regulatory accreditation standards.
• Basic computer literacy in Windows and word processing applications.
• Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational therapy approaches for psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients.
• Assist in evaluating patient outcomes.
• Work with patients and families within an interdisciplinary team model.
• Provide therapeutic and educational activities using individual and group modalities.
• Complete documentation in accordance with JCAHO and hospital standards.
• Operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a frequent driver.

What This Job Offers

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