Recreational Therapist

Memorial Physician Practices; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette - Behavioral Health Unit is seeking a Recreational Therapist for a full-time role on weekdays with occasional weekends. You will assess patients, set therapy goals, and coordinate activities to promote social interaction and overall well-being.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy, TRS certification, and current RT license, with benefits and professional growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification (TRS).
• BLS certification is preferred.
• Handle with Care training within 3 months of hire.
• Current Recreational Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and set recreational therapy goals.
• Pre-certify and review patient care for continued authorization.
• Evaluate patient progress and effectiveness of interventions.
• Develop a goal-directed plan with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Update Treatment Plan weekly or as needed.
• Coordinate recreational activities for groups to promote socialization.
• Assist with timely discharge planning and documentation.
• Educate patients and families about leisure resources in the community.

Skills

Bachelor's in RT

BLS certification

TRS certification

RT license

Handle with Care training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

Facility Name:

UP Health System - Marquette - Behavioral Health Unit

Schedule:

Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | Occasional rotating weekends.

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aRecreational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

ARecreational Therapistwho excels in this role:

• Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
• Pre-certifies patient care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
  Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
• Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the Interdisciplinary Assessments.
• Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed.
• Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
• Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.
• Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
  

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  

What we're looking for

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field. Additional requirements include:

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification.
• BLS.
• Handle with Care (within 3 months of hire).
• Current Recreational Therapist license.
  

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.UP Health System - Marquetteis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.