Recreational Therapist
About The Position
Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans. The therapist assesses patients, establishes recreational and leisure therapy goals, evaluates patient progress and intervention effectiveness, coordinates therapeutic activities for large and small groups, observes patient responses, encourages socialization, and provides information about community resources and therapeutic recreational and leisure activities. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday coverage is required every third weekend and on the same rotation for holidays. The position is eligible for full-time benefits.
Requirements
- BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire.
- High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, an associate's or technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Nice To Haves
- Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational and leisure therapy treatment goals.
- Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational and leisure therapy interventions.
- Coordinate therapeutic recreational and leisure activities for large and small groups.
- Observe patient responses and encourage socialization.
- Provide patients with information about community resources and therapeutic recreational and leisure activities.
Benefits
- Eligible for full-time benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
