Inpatient Recreation Therapist: Transform Lives Daily

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

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.