Recreation Therapist

kaweahhealth; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, California, seeks a qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to support wellness and recovery of patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires CTRS or RTC certification and a focus on individualized patient programs.

The position is full-time with day shifts. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and documenting therapeutic activities, while ensuring safety and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Certification as CTRS or RTC is required.
• Knowledge of related treatments and therapy approaches.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plans individual treatment following physician's orders.
• Develops and implements patient recreational activity programs.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintains surveillance of therapy services area.
• Participates in continuing education and staff development.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

National CTRS certification

California RTC certification

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 6343 Administration-KHMH

Primary responsibility for providing therapeutic recreation services and performing assessments as ordered by physician. Integral part of multidisciplinary team supporting wellness and recovery of patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification Required: National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or California Recreation Therapist Certificate (RTC). Staff who will supervise interns must show proof of passing both National and State certifications. HeartSaver AED Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of related treatments

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

• Plans individual treatment following physician's orders.
• Responsible for developing and implementing patient recreational activity programs.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Meets departmental productivity requirements.
• Maintains surveillance of environmental conditions within therapy services area.

Additional

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures, and budget. Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Participates in own professional development through continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures. May also participate in professional organization activities.
• Participates in employee evaluation process via peer reviews as requested.
• Establishes, cultivates and maintains good relationships with all staff, the community, and outside organizations and agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range $27.90 -$41.85

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.