Recreational Therapist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This is a full-time position with a scheduled weekly hour of 40. The work shift is UR - Day. The compensation range is $22.91 - $30.93 per hour. Individual salaries will be determined by factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, or in Recreation with a concentration in Recreational Therapy and completed relevant clinical education required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Provides individualized assessment and treatment to restore, remediate or rehabilitate specific aspects of physical, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral functioning and interests in leisure/play.
Conducts the assessment in a timely manner in accordance with standards and agency protocol.
Evaluates all patients referred, considering patient safety at all times.
Identifies the patient’s strengths and limitations in physical, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral functioning and interests in leisure/play.
Plans and implements treatment for all patients using evidence-based practice and as determined by the evaluation at the recommended frequency that is appropriate and feasible.
Treatments include functional interventions, therapeutic activities, recreation participation, leisure education, community skills training, activities with other interdisciplinary team members and peer support.
Plans and Implements individualized and group treatment using appropriate treatment intervention and facilitation techniques.
Provides education to patients and families related to community (local and national) resources for use after discharge.
Documents evaluation findings/data, treatment program, Plan of Care/Patient Education, recommendation for frequency of therapy, patient progress, patient discharge summary, current physician orders and productivity statistics for all patients accurately and in a timely manner according to Departmental Policy and Quality Improvement measures.
Communicates with local community programs to assist patients to seek appropriate programs for continued recreational therapy and reintegrate into community life after discharge.
Consults with other disciplines and team members to promote the greatest degree of independent functioning possible within the patient’s capabilities.
Participates in discharge planning by recommending equipment and community referrals, arrange teaching as appropriate or assigned.
Attends Health Team rounds as needed or assigned and attends family discharge planning conferences as necessary.
Other duties as assigned