Recreational Therapist

Lifepoint Health®; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance and loan support

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationwide network. We are seeking a Recreational Therapist to support behavioral health patients at UP Health System - Marquette, with a focus on meaningful therapy and social engagement within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning, with opportunities to contribute to patient well-being and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification is required.
• BLS certification.
• Handle with Care training within 3 months of hire and current Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and set recreational therapy goals.
• Pre-certify and review patient care for continued authorization.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of interventions.
• Create goal-directed care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Update treatment plans weekly or as needed.
• Coordinate large and small group activities to promote socialization.

Skills

Assessment planning

Patient care

Group activities

Communication

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 of Lifepoint 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 a Recreational 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

• 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 and part-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 - Marquette is 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.