Recreational Therapist - PRN

The Recreational Therapist in the Behavioral Medicine Department works with patients to provide leisure opportunities, leisure education and addresses overcoming any leisure barriers the patient may have that hinders a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The position is responsible for providing all supplies and equipment for the units related to recreational therapy and maintaining expenses within budget parameters. The Recreational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assure recreational therapy groups are addressing individual treatment needs of patients.

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Responsible for the planning, implementation of all recreational and leisure activities.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of clinical care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
• Pursues professional growth and development
• .Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Recreation Required
• Master's Degree Recreation Preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• 1-3 years work experience (May consider internship experience in lieu of one year of work experience) Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS_Certified) Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• CPI within 90 Days Required
• Ukeru User Certification (UKERU_CERT) within 90 Days Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of abuse reporting regulations/protocols and reports.