Recreation Therapist Cert PRN

HCA Florida West Hospital; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Recreation Therapist Cert PRN in Pensacola, Florida. The role involves evaluating therapy programs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and advocating for patients. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and certification as a Recreation Therapist. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Certification as Recreation Therapist or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is required.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review treatment plans under the scope of practice.
• Document procedures and treatment in accordance with policies.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Recreational Therapy knowledge

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or Recreational Therapy

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification

Job description

Title: Recreation Therapist Cert PRN at HCA Florida West Hospital.

Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist has knowledge of all therapy programs under the RT scope of practice, evaluates, formulates and reviews treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assesses each patient's level of functioning to include comprehension, performance capabilities, interactive and ADL skills, as well as receptiveness to treatment.
• Functions as a Multidisciplinary Team member, participating in team meetings, giving input in treatment planning for each patient.
• Participates and cooperates in the unit based Quality Improvement processes.
• Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
• Serves as the patient advocate with respect to the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and uses it to report potential patient safety issues.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome resulting in patient harm.
• Attends in-service presentations and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
• Maintains regular, punctual and dependable attendance.
• Responds appropriately to manpower requests as a crisis prevention intervention trained staff member.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotes consistent positive patient interactions that advance unparalleled patient service.
• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement.

Qualifications

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Fingerprint required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or Recreational Therapy.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Recreation Therapist certification required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage covering many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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