Therapeutic Recreation Special Full-Time

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

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About The Position

The recreational therapist treats and rehabilitates individuals with specific health conditions in collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech, occupational and physical therapists, and child life specialists. The role develops and provides therapeutic recreation interventions and activities to support patients’ social, physical, cognitive, emotional, and overall health needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved program in therapeutic recreation, or in recreation with a concentration in therapeutic recreation.
Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification; registration and certification by a professional board must be renewed annually.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Chauffeur’s license when required by the facility.

Responsibilities

Assess patients using standardized assessments, observations, medical records, input from medical staff and family, and information from the patients themselves.
Develop and carry out therapeutic interventions consistent with each patient’s needs and interests.
Provide recreational therapy activities to improve patients’ social, physical, cognitive, and emotional skills and values.
Assist in preparing and recommending therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreational activities for individual patients, groups, and units.
Supervise therapeutic exercises, leisure education, and recreational activities.
Write, implement, and document individual patient treatment; maintain records in accordance with Baptist Health requirements; and write reports indicating patient progress or regression.
Evaluate community resources that may assist in meeting patient needs.
Maintain a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends to support patients’ mental, emotional, and physical health through therapeutic activities.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies and applicable standards.
Comply with Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.