Recreation Therapist II PD

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara seeks a Recreation Therapist PD responsible for administering recreation therapy to patients. This role requires the applicant to have at least 6 months of relevant experience and a degree in Therapeutic Recreation.

The Recreation Therapist will focus on providing patient-centered care, community outreach, and participate in program quality improvement. A commitment to upholding the values of excellence, integrity, and compassion is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of work as a Recreation Therapist.
• Certified by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification or equivalent.
• Current CA driver's license and AHA BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply medically prescribed recreation therapy.
• Participate in community outreach programming.
• Administer therapeutic recreation treatments and maintain documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of recreation therapy techniques

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Basic computer skills

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Job description

Cottage Rehab Hospital seeks a Recreation Therapist PD for their SBCH Therapeutic Rec and Comm Prog department responsible for interpreting, organizing, applying and modifying as necessary medically prescribed recreation therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. Is responsible for clinical assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, transdisciplinary communication and discharge planning. Administers and supervises therapeutic recreation treatments and completes all medical record documentation. Responsibilities include:

Provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Participates in community outreach programming.

Participates in program development and quality improvement processes. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.

The Recreation Therapist II is an independent clinician who is a leader in applying the Cottage Health (CH) Values of excellence, integrity, and compassion in patient care. A Level II clinician provides care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing learned technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education

Minimum: B.S. or B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Minimum: Certified by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification or National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification, or proof of eligibility. Current CA driver's license. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Preferred: Current life guarding certification and adapted aquatics experience.

Technical Requirements

• Minimum: Knowledge of recreation therapy techniques and modalities. Knowledge of body mechanics, including procedure for handling and moving patients. Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.
• Preferred: Previous driving experience in transporting patients or people with disabilities.

Years of Related Work Experience

• Minimum: Required 6 months of work as a Recreation Therapist.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system located on the central coast of California. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

Compensation & Benefit Highlights

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.