Recreational Therapist

Conemaugh Health System, Duke LifePoint Healthcare; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance

Gym memberships

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johnstown, PA is seeking a Recreational Therapist to support patient well-being through therapeutic activities. The role offers a full-time schedule, focusing on personalized patient care in a Behavioral Medicine unit. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in related fields and possess strong communication skills. Comprehensive benefits and continuing development opportunities are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and effectiveness in patient care.
• Ability to plan and evaluate therapeutic activities.
• Experience conducting group and individual therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care with respect for patients' differences.
• Plan and evaluate therapeutic activities.
• Conduct group and individual therapeutic recreation interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in art, music, or therapeutic recreation

Job description

Overview

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Schedule: Full-time, daylight position, 8 AM - 4 PM, with every other weekend.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. This role is within the Behavioral Medicine unit, focusing on therapeutic recreation to support patient well-being.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the patient care team's delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patients' spiritual and cultural differences.
• Considers safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates a broad spectrum of therapeutic activities addressing psychosocial, social, developmental, and emotional needs.
• Completes the Therapeutic Activity Profile and plan identifying patient recreational skills, strengths, weaknesses, and leisure lifestyle.
• Conducts group and individual therapeutic recreation interventions using therapeutic rationale and effective group skills.
• Recognizes, records, and reports signs, symptoms, progress, or variance in the patient’s condition to the treatment team.
• Communicates the plan of care to patients, families, and the treatment team.
• Participates in unit safety checks; knowledge of unit safety policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, hospital, and employee information.
• Attends and participates in a minimum of six staff meetings annually and reviews meeting minutes for attendance.
• Supports service excellence and commitments to excellence; engages in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains annual competencies.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in art, music, or therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, or Health/Human Development with coursework in Therapeutic Recreation.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, 401(k) with company match.
• Employee well-being: Wellness programs including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discounts.
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Additional Information

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health’s network spans 29 states with multiple hospital and care sites. All applicants and employees are protected against discrimination and harassment by applicable laws.

Location: Johnstown, PA