Recreation Therapist

Bethesda Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision Care

Wellness Program

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Accidental Injury Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

403(b) Savings Plan

Legal Shield and IDShield

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time-Off plan

Job summary

Bethesda Group in Colorado Springs is seeking a Recreation Therapist to develop and implement an outcomes-based program tailored to geriatric care plans. You will perform assessments, create engaging activities, and document progress in alignment with care goals.

The role requires a BS in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS certification, and experience with care plans and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation required.
• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) required.
• One year of health care experience with a geriatric population.
• Minimum 2 years solid program development and implementation preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of Recreation Therapy.
• Solid background in the care plan process doing assessments, identifying potential problem areas, developing subsequent goals and objectives.
• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with other departments to provide recreation therapy co-treatments/interventions as needed.
• Demonstrates effective conflict management skills during situations with clients, co-workers and family members while maintaining professionalism.
• Must be a flexible team player able to identify challenges and recommend resolutions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, meeting all deadlines.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in initial assessments and formulates initial care plans; documents regularly.
• Develops engaging programs considering participant interests and needs.
• Drives the Recreation Therapy Wellness calendar based on assessments and feedback.
• Provides recreation therapy co-treatments and interventions to other departments.
• Provides training and programmatic feedback to Recreation/Wellness staff.
• Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups, and individual activities with enthusiasm.
• Assists in organizing special events and supplies management.
• Attends meetings regarding participant care; maintains confidentiality and safety protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Independent work

Conflict management

Flexibility

Care plan process

Documentation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Program development

Education

BS Degree in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.94 - $27.53 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Recreation Therapists are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, outcomes-based recreation therapy program tailored to the goals as outlined in the care plan process that meet the needs of the frail elderly.

MISSION

Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Supports the Recreation Therapy team in completing initial assessments, formulating the initial care plan, supporting appropriate 6 - month documentation, and annual assessments. Daily documentation as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
• Develops engaging programs by consistently monitoring the diversity of the participants served and their interests/needs
• Drives the Recreation Therapy Wellness calendar based upon those interests/needs as identified in the initial care plans, assessments, and participant feedback
• Ability to provide recreation therapy co-treatments and strategies such as Leisure Education and Leisure Counseling to other program departments
• Provides training and programmatic feedback to Recreation/Wellness Assistants
• Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups one-on-ones, and individual activities (exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, sensory, etc.) with enthusiasm and purpose
• Assists in the organizing of special events
• Assists with preparing and cleaning up after activities
• Attends any other meetings regarding participant care as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
• Assists in the ordering of supplies for the department as requested and maintains equipment in good condition
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
• Other duties as requested/assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Degree in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation required
• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) required
• One year of health care experience with a geriatric population
• Minimum 2 years solid program development and implementation preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of Recreation Therapy
• Solid background in the care plan process doing assessments, identifying potential problem areas, developing subsequent goals and objectives
• Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work closely with other departments to provide recreation therapy co-treatments/ interventions as needed
• Demonstrates effective conflict management skills during situations with clients, co-workers and family members while maintaining professionalism. Must be able to effectively enforce rules and regulations at all times
• Must be a flexible team player able to identify challenges and recommend resolutions
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, meeting all deadlines
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Wellness Program
• Telemedicine Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Legal Shield and IDShield
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time-Off plan

Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time,part-time,or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.