Hospital Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Care | FT

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the UKHC Good Samaritan Hospital inpatient units. The role centers on planning and conducting therapeutic recreational activities to support patient care.

Requires a BS and certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist. Primary shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional nights and weekends as department needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate and participate in therapeutic recreational activities for patients.
• Perform assessments and make treatment recommendations to the care team.
• Communicate patient progress via rounds, notes and conferences; participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Order, store, track and resolve issues related to recreation equipment.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Communication

Education

BS in Recreation Therapy

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the UKHC Good Samaritan Hospital inpatient units. The role centers on planning and conducting therapeutic recreational activities to support patient care.

Requires a BS and certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist. Primary shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional nights and weekends as department needs.