Recreation Therapist

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 74.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to assess, plan, and administer therapeutic recreation for a diverse patient caseload on a per diem, day-shift basis. The role includes documenting outcomes, delivering education to patients and families, and collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities cover evaluating disease processes, adapting treatment plans to patient response, and providing home programs. Per diem status aligns with hospital staffing needs.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with evaluating and treating patient caseloads in rehabilitation settings is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan and administer safe Recreational Therapy with progression of treatment goals.
• Provide skilled, timely patient care and adapt plans based on patient response.
• Document interventions with measurable criteria, goals and home programs.
• Participate in rounds and provide education to patients and families before termination of therapy.

Conocimientos

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Family education

Educación

Therapeutic Recreation Program

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Harborview Rehab Therapy has an outstanding opportunity for a Recreation Therapist.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem
• Day Shifts

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Assess, plan and administer safe Recreational Therapy. This will include progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.
• Assess and treat a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems and utilize training in the evaluation and treatment process.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate working knowledge of the disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional abilities, and complications and implications of long term deficits related to primary diagnoses treated in service area.
• Provide skilled, timely, and effective patient care. Demonstrate competency in administering evaluations and delivering treatment to typical patient. Adapt plan according to patient’s response to interventions.
• Follow protocols, standards, and guidelines of care relating to specific diagnosis on assigned service.
• Document intervention and strategies for treatment per workgroup and organizational standards. Documentation includes assessment, measurable criteria, goals, method of treatment, and home program. Notes are thorough, yet concise. Assessments clearly synthesize objective data.
• Participate in team rounds and imparts other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.
• Provide home programs and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.

REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$37.45 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$53.58 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians,scientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family,studentand colleague is valued and honored.Nearly 29,000healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.