Recreation Therapist

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus seeks a Recreational Therapist to develop, coordinate, and provide hands-on evaluation and facilitation of therapeutic activities for outpatient clients.

Responsibilities include leading hands-on programming, developing curricula, training volunteers, and tracking outcomes in collaboration with rehab services and community partners.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and measurable outcomes within a high reliability organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• CPI certification required
• CTRSCertification required
• NCAAP certification required
• NCTRA certification required

Responsibilities

• Hands-on programming and facilitation for outpatient clients
• Develops recreational curriculum and community programs
• Oversees staff and volunteers, ensures safety and quality measures
• Develops and tracks program outcomes and metrics

Skills

Hands-on facilitation

Program development

Volunteer training

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BLS

CPI

CTRS

NCAAP

NCTRA

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Recreational Therapist develops, coordinates, and provides hands-on evaluation and facilitation of therapeutic activities to our health and wellness customers, on an outpatient basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

45% Hands-on Facilitation

• Provides hands-on programming to retail customers in delivering recreational therapy services, including clients transfers for adaptive programming as needed
• Coordinates schedules and programming with facilities and professionals to ensure smooth implementation of programs and activities

35% Program Development, Training, and Coordination

• Responsible for developing recreational curriculum and programs, with emphasis on central Ohio region
• Develops teaching guides and educational materials for use in hospital and community programs
• Oversees and trains volunteer staff for all related programs and events, assists with customer safety
• Reviews and updates programs and materials annually or as needed
• Coordinates and communicates with incoming and returning clients to assess interests and program participation readiness

10% Quality and Outcomes development

• Assist with development of track-able quality outcomes for program participants, such as intake and end-of-season metrics, and implements these metrics.
• Works with rehab services or other clinical services to determine appropriate outcome measures, education and delivery for all evaluators, and re-evaluates outcome tools for appropriateness on a regular basis.
• Works with Information Services to develop appropriate electronic tools or databases for optimal capture and information flow and analysis.
• Works with program staff to determine and report on program efficacy and outcomes
• Oversees and trains program staff, including volunteers, to ensure competency and consistency in measuring and reporting outcome measures.

10% Marketing and Outreach

• In conjunction with Neuroscience program managers and directors, develops marketing materials to increase awareness of system and community recreational therapy offerings
• Promote program and support local community groups, rehab facilities, and central Ohio hospitals looking to partner with OhioHealth services
• Assists program managers and directors in coordinating and implementing fundraising events
• In conjunction with Neuroscience program managers and directors, works with OhioHealth Foundation to implement and continue ongoing fundraising activities and grant writing.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention - Crisis Prevention Intervention
• CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
• NCAAP - NCAAP - National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
• NCTRA - National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certificate - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation

Additional Job Description: BLS, CTRS - CTRS Field of Study: Therapeutic Recreation Years of Experience 1 to 3 Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Behavioral Hlth Staffing

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

Company Culture

We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work".