Recreation Therapist-Supplemental

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial benefits package

PTO Program

401k match

Several other programs

Job summary

IU Health's Riley Hospital Downtown seeks a part-time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provide therapeutic and leisure services, developing individualized plans and supporting patient care.

Responsibilities include consulting with physicians, documenting progress, educating patients, and coordinating scheduling and training for staff, while ensuring accurate clinical records and workload management.

Qualifications

• CTRS certification required.
• BLS certification through the AHA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual treatment plans and provide therapeutic recreation services.
• Consult physicians regarding referrals to recreational therapy.
• Document patient programs and progress; educate patients and others.
• Willingly participate in activities supporting patient care and department operations.
• Coordinate staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training.
• Ensure proper clinical documentation and monitor workload.

Skills

CTRS certification

BLS certification

Recreation Therapy knowledge

1-3 years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Overview

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Location: Riley Hospital Downtown

Shift: Supplemental Part Time

Requirements

• Requires certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic, recreational and leisure services to patients/clients, including development of individual treatment plans. Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to recreational therapy. Documents patient/ client programs and progress, educates the patient/ client and others regarding recreational therapy programs. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient/ client care, education and department operations. Acts as a resource or mentor and provides functional guidance to the team. Coordinates staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training. Ensures proper clinical documentation and monitors workload to ensure staff utilization.

Benefits

• substantial benefits package
• PTO Program
• 401k match
• several other programs

We are an equal opportunity employer.

IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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