RECREATION THERAPIST

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dayton is looking for a part-time Recreation Therapist. Responsibilities include establishing and implementing rehabilitation therapy programs and ensuring patient safety. Candidates with an Associate degree in relevant fields are encouraged to apply, and licensure or certification is required. This position offers a part-time schedule of 32 hours per pay period, focusing on the needs of patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit.

Qualifications

• Licensure or registration in specialty required.
• Current CPR certification necessary.
• NVCI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in recreation/therapeutic disciplines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a balanced rehabilitation therapy program.
• Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions.

Skills

Knowledge of human behaviors

Abnormal psychology

Collaborative skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

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The Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist is responsible for establishing, coordinating, organizing, and implementing a balanced rehabilitation therapy program based on the specific ages, needs, and treatment issues of the patients served. Responsible to make professional decisions to ensure patient safety during rehabilitation therapy and experiential therapy groups. Includes knowledge of, and proper use and maintenance of, rehabilitation and experiential equipment and the purchasing of supplies. Also, responsible to maintain knowledge of current inventory and professional trends and to maintain national level professional certification or state level registration.

Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Part Time (8A-4P) 32 hours a pay period

Responsibilities
The Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist is responsible for establishing, coordinating, organizing, and implementing a balanced rehabilitation therapy program based on the specific ages, needs, and treatment issues of the patients served.

Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Type of degree: Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s
Area of study or major: Occupational therapy, Recreational therapy, Art therapy, Expressive therapy, or Rehabilitation
Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Licensure, certification, or registration in area of specialty by a recognized state or local body.
Current healthcare provider CPR certification required.
NVCI certification required within the first 90 days of hire.

Experience
CTRS REQUIRED UPON HIRE
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Preferred experience: 1-3 years in area of expertise

Knowledge/Skills
General knowledge of human behaviors, abnormal and developmental psychology. Must be knowledgeable regarding care of mental health patients and work collaboratively with others. Must demonstrate competency in listed major duties and responsibilities of job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Premier Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer.