Recreational Therapist - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to provide Recreational Therapy Services for patients throughout the hospital. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments; planning and implementing Recreational Therapy programs and interventions; and assisting treatment teams in developing individualized treatment plans. This position monitors and documents the patient's response, participation, performance, and progress towards goals identified in the comprehensive treatment plan. This position may also serve on a variety of hospital-wide committees and work groups; assist with the Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship Program; and provide exercise-based programs to adult and/or geriatric patients.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in planning and implementing recreational therapy interventions in 1:1 and group settings.
- Knowledge in developing and implementing active treatment modalities (examples include leisure education, cognitive thought process, exercise, social skills, problem solving, copings skills, etc.).
- Ability to accurately administer a variety of assessment tools, develop treatment plans, and evaluate patient progress.
- Ability to perform accurate and thorough record-keeping is required.
- Ability to instruct and guide student interns, subordinate staff members, and other professional personnel in recreation therapy methods and techniques.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments
- Plan and implement Recreational Therapy programs and interventions
- Assist treatment teams in developing individualized treatment plans
- Monitor and document the patient's response, participation, performance, and progress towards goals identified in the comprehensive treatment plan
- Serve on a variety of hospital-wide committees and work groups
- Assist with the Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship Program
- Provide exercise-based programs to adult and/or geriatric patients
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
- Excellent benefits package
- Loan repayment opportunities
- Employment stability
- Rewarding professional opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
