RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)

Universal Health Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wekiva Springs Center, LLC in Jacksonville, FL seeks a PRN Recreational Therapist to plan and conduct diverse group and individual recreation therapy for patients while assessing needs. The role includes mentoring RTA staff and reporting performance issues to the director, with supervision over weekend and evening recreation.

The candidate must hold a CTRS certification or a related degree and CPR certification is required; yoga instructors are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• CTRS certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or related field.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Certified Yoga instructors are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct varied group and individual recreation therapy for all patients.
• Conduct assessments on patients.
• Mentor RTA staff and report performance issues to the director.
• Oversee weekend and evening recreation.

Education

CTRS certification or Bachelor/Master in Therapeutic Recreation related field

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Wekiva Springs center, a Psychiatric Hospital located in Jacksonville Florida, has an immediate opening for a PRN Recreational Therapist. The recreation therapist plans and conducts varied group and individual recreation therapy for all patients and conducts assessments on patients. Additionally, the recreation therapist mentors RTA staff, reports any problems in regards to performance to the director and oversees weekend and evening recreation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or has a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or a related field. CPR Certification is required. Certified Yoga instructors are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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