Recreational Therapist

Lifepoint Health•Sierra Vista, AZ

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselor using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities. Canyon Vista Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, committed to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County – a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We’re comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90 completed in 2015.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
BLS required
Handle with Care (within 3 months of hire)
Current Recreational Therapist license.

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.
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.