Recreation Therapist

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension

Professional growth culture

Job summary

Our Lady of Consolation, a proud member of Catholic Health, seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to assess and address residents’ recreational and psychosocial needs. You will develop therapeutic programs to promote independence and a higher quality of life, working with the memory care unit and interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CTRS certification and a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.

Qualifications

• Current CTRS certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Ability to work Sunday-Thursday 8:30am-4:40pm and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ recreational, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
• Develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs to enhance quality of life.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide meaningful activities.
• Attend care plan meetings and develop goals and approaches.
• Complete EMR and MDS progress notes and care plan documentation.
• Plan memory care unit activities and community outings.
• Transport residents to therapeutic programs within the facility.
• Assist with rehab assessments on weekends and church-related activities.

Skills

Resident assessment

Program development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Memory care knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS certification

Tools

IN2L

Apple Music

Microsoft Word

Excel

Canva

Google Slides

Social media

Job description

Overview

Our Lady of Consolation is a proud member of Catholic Health and a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality driven care. We offer Long Term, Post-Acute and Skilled Nursing services. Our Lady of Consolation is located on the beautiful Great South Bay and is comprised of a 345-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing patient driven health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community.

Our Lady of Consolation is a proud member of Catholic Health and a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality driven care. We offer Long Term, Post-Acute and Skilled Nursing services. Our Lady of Consolation is located on the beautiful Great South Bay and is comprised of a 345-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing patient driven health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for assessing residents’ recreational, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs and developing therapeutic recreation programs that enhance quality of life, promote independence, and support psychosocial well-being within the nursing home setting. The CTRS works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide meaningful activities and therapeutic interventions for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Memory Care/Alzheimer’s residents.
• Attend care plan meetings with team. Develop care plans, goals and approaches.
• Complete EMR and MDS progress notes and care plan documentation.
• Assess patients/residents for leisure needs.
• Develop and maintain calendar for memory care unit.
• Implement special events on the unit and in the auditorium, such as crafts and creating customs
• Plan community outings for long term residents. Reserve location. Prepare cost estimate for planned trips and activities.
• Complete daily statistics of program attendance.
• Transport residents throughout the facility to attend therapeutic programs
• Ability to use software programs including but not limited to, Activity Connection IN2L, Apple Music, Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva, google slides and social media.
• Assist with rehab assessments on weekends
• Assist with music during Catholic mass on Sundays.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Must be able to work required schedule, Sunday- Thursday 8:30am-4:40pm.
• Must be able to work rotating holidays.

Salary Range

USD $33.90 - USD $45.20 /Hr.

Conclusion

The pay for this position ranges from $33.90-$45.20 per hour. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.