Recreation Therapist - Senior Behavioral Health

Lower Bucks Hospital; Kingston; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking hospital is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role involves conducting therapeutic recreation programs that facilitate rehabilitation for physically and mentally disabled patients. You will direct patient participation in various activities, creating an engaging atmosphere that promotes sociability and creative expression. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field, along with relevant certification. Join this community-focused hospital and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through innovative therapeutic practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic recreation programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in activities like games and music.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Art Therapy

Expressive Arts Therapy

Behavioral Healthcare

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Recreation Therapist - Senior Behavioral Health

Facility

Lower Bucks Hospital

Location

US-PA-Bristol

ID

2024-186788

Category

Clinical Professional

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

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Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelors or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
2. Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR) preferred.
3. Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

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