Recreational Therapist -FT - Day

Northwell Health • Sharon, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Requirements

• Masters of Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or related field or CTRS certification required.
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Nice To Haves

• Art, Recreation or Activity Therapy licensure preferred.
• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

What This Job Offers

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