Recreation Therapist - Acute Care

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Recreational Therapist to develop and implement medically prescribed therapy programs for inpatients. The role requires evaluating patients’ cognitive, social, emotional, and motor function to tailor leisure activities and rehabilitation goals.

The position supports optimal patient care with schedules that include days, weekends every 4 weeks, and seasonal holidays. A CTRS certification and Bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CTRS certification required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement medically prescribed recreational therapy programs based on patient diagnosis, acuity, function, and cognition.
• Conduct in-depth evaluations using diverse tools to identify cognitive, social, emotional, and motor function for leisure participation.
• Deliver treatment programs through leisure education, adaptive equipment, and activity analysis.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Recreational Therapist.

City/State: Norfolk, VA.

Work Shift: First (Days).

Schedule: 7:45-4:15 plus 1 weekend every 4 weeks and 1 winter/1summer holiday.

A Recreational Therapist plans and implements medically prescribed recreational therapy program for patients based on their diagnosis, acuity, level of function and cognition that supports optimum patient care. Performs in-depth evaluation of patients utilizing a variety of assessment tools that identify patient's cognitive, social, emotional and motor function for leisure/recreation participation. Implements treatment programs primarily through the use of leisure education and skills, adaptive leisure equipment, and activity analysis.

Education:

• Bachelor's Level Degree

Certification/Licensure:

• CTRS
• BLS within 90 Days

Experience:

• 1 Year Related Experience

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $59,592.00 - $94,868.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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