Activity Coordinator

CenterPointe Hospital; Saint Charles (MO); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CenterPointe Hospital in Missouri seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy as part of the patient’s treatment plan in a healthcare setting. The role emphasizes assessment, program design and patient engagement.

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree preferred, CPR and de-escalation certification are required, and two+ years of healthcare recreation experience is expected. Hourly pay ranges from $18 to $25.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ healthcare recreation experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to plan treatment.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate progress.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and activity interventions that meet patient needs and goals.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in implementation of the program, if applicable.

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

CPR Certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

First aid may be required

Descripción del empleo

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

HOURLY: $18-25

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time.
• Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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