Inpatient Recreation Therapist

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 72,384 - 104,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Washington state seeks a Recreation Therapist to assess, plan, and implement therapeutic recreation services as referred by a physician, helping patients regain physical and mental abilities while reducing depression and anxiety.

You will evaluate leisure, community, and recreational skills, documenting all services and collaborating with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. The role requires CTRS certification and BLS, with a 1.0 FTE daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
• Certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) is required.
• Experience with adults who have physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Experience with current therapeutic procedures and evaluation techniques in therapeutic recreation.
• BLS Certification and a Washington State driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plans.
• Provides therapy to inpatients and outpatients.
• Offers resources to patients and families to support leisure and recreation skills.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation for all services.

Skills

BLS Certification

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

Looking for a candidate that has previous experience working with persons with physical disabilities.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days/Rotating weekends

Position Summary

The Recreation Therapist assesses, plans, develops, implements, and modifies therapeutic recreation services as referred by a physician to help reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic physical and mental abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively. You will evaluate and treat patients in leisure skills, community skills, and recreational skills. You will provide written documentation of all services rendered and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops treatment plan when necessary
• Provides therapy to inpatients and outpatients
• Provides resources to patients and their significant others to assist patients with building leisure and recreation skills
• Provides timely and accurate documentation for all services delivered

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation
• Certification as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) is required
• Previous experience working with adults with physical and cognitive disabilities
• Experience with current therapeutic procedures and evaluation techniques in therapeutic recreation
• BLS Certification
• Current Washington State Driver's License: proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MHS Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $72,384.00 - $104,208.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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