Recreation Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist at CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs to design and lead therapeutic recreation programs that improve patients' well-being and quality of life. You will assess patient needs, plan treatments, and document progress while collaborating with healthcare teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of recreational therapy, creativity, and excellent interpersonal skills, with a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic/Music Recreation or related field.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification upon hire.
• Preferred certification as Therapeutic Recreation/Music Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients upon admission with recreational therapy assessments.
• Designs and implements treatment programs with measurable goals.
• Provides Recreational/Music Therapy activities to aid coping and trauma support.
• Promotes trauma-informed care and positive self-expression.
• Ensures safety, documentation, and appropriate emergency responses.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

Music Therapy

Trauma-Informed Care

CPR

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic/Music Recreation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Recreation Therapist, you'll improve patient well-being by designing therapeutic recreation programs, helping them develop skills and enhance quality of life.

Every day you'll assess needs, plan treatments, and lead engaging activities, collaborating with teams and documenting progress.

To be successful in this role, you need strong therapeutic recreation knowledge, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

• Assesses patients upon admission by administering a recreational therapy assessment. Formulates and implements Recreational Therapy Treatment programs according to individual patient needs. Provides treatment plans to include goals, objectives which are measurable.
• Provides Recreational Therapy/ Music Therapy activities that Assist the patient in dealing with Trauma difficulties and teaches patients positive coping techniques
• Assists patients through a trauma informed care atmosphere in the development of individuality and appropriate methods of self-expression through promoting an environment in which the patient can problem-solve and test out new behaviors.
• Assists the patients in acknowledging and accepting responsibility for psychological and behavioral patterns through providing feedback and positive reinforcement, consistently applying program rights and regulations, behavior modification program and communicating in an appropriate manner with the patients.
• Provides appropriate emergency care and maintains a safe environment. Maintains a secure environment and acts as a resource for emergency situations.
• Provides trauma informed care and supervision to patients needing physical restraints or seclusion.

We are offering a $2,500 sign on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

• Job Requirements Required
• Bachelors Other in Therapeutic/Music Recreation/emphasis in Therapeutic/Music Recreation, upon hire or
• Bachelors Other similar bachelor’s degree i.e. music therapy, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation/Music Specialist

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$25.42 - $37.82 /hour