Recreation Therapist 2

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center’s Harborview Rehab Therapy is seeking a Recreation Therapist 2 for part-time day shifts. You will assess, plan, develop and implement therapeutic recreation services for patients with complex conditions, including burns, brain injury, pain and mental health.

You will supervise students and volunteers, work with an interdisciplinary team, and lead recreational activities inside and outside the hospital to support patients’ social, cognitive, emotional and physical

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program.
• 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience or equivalent.
• Ability to assess and plan patient-specific recreation interventions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments and develop plans of care for patients.
• Facilitate improvement of social, cognitive, emotional and physical abilities.
• Instruct patients in adapting to recreational and community environments.
• Organize and lead hospital-based and community recreation activities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families to tailor programs.
• Direct, train and coordinate students/volunteers in therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Student supervision

Education

Therapeutic Recreation degree

Job description

Recreation Therapist 2

Harborview Rehab Therapy has an outstanding opportunity for a Recreation Therapist 2.

Work Schedule

Part‑Time / 34 hours per week Day Shifts

Position Highlights

Provide therapeutic recreational services to patients with complex conditions or injuries in a specialty service such as burns, brain injury, pain, and mental health. Under general direction, assess, plan, develop, and implement therapeutic recreation services for patients with complex physical and/or mental disabilities. Direct the work of and evaluate recreation therapy students and/or volunteers.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments of patients in a specialty service; plans, organizes and implements therapeutic recreation plan of care to meet individual patient needs; implements intervention techniques to bring about specific behavioral change or improvement in patients
• Facilitate improvement of social, cognitive, emotional and physical functional abilities
• Instruct the patient in adapting to the recreational and community environment
• Organize and lead recreational therapy activities both in and outside of the hospital environment
• Confer with the interdisciplinary team, individual patients, and family members to develop and recommend patients’ therapeutic recreational program
• Direct, train and coordinate the work of recreation therapy students and/or volunteers in therapeutic recreational procedures such as patient assessment and community integration; provides feedback to students on progress and completes evaluation for educational program

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program AND 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience 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.

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 public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW 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, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare 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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

• Pay Range Minimum: $42.20 hourly
• Pay Range Maximum: $60.37 hourly
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
• FTE (Full Time Equivalent): 85.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable
• Other Compensation: Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem‑solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

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.