Recreational Therapist

Lifepoint Health; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreational Therapist at Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital in White Hall, AR. This role supports structured evaluations and treatment plans using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities to aid patient recovery.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team, coordinate group and individual activities, assist with discharge planning, and provide families with information on leisure resources.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related fields.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Therapeutic recreation Specialist Certification.
• One (1) year experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and establish therapy goals with the care team.
• Pre-certify patient care and coordinate care with physicians.
• Review ongoing progress and adjust treatment plans weekly.
• Evaluate patient progress and intervention effectiveness.
• Plan goal-directed activities with the multidisciplinary team.
• Update treatment plans weekly or as needed.
• Coordinate group and individual therapeutic recreation activities.
• Assist with discharge planning and timely documentation.
• Educate patients and families on leisure resources.

Skills

Structured evaluations

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient progress evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy

Master’s Degree preferred

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job description

Lifepoint Behavioral Health
Recreational Therapist
Facility Name: Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
Schedule: 5x8 | Days | Monday to Friday | 8am – 4:30pm

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 Therapistjoining 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

Will perform structured evaluations and develop a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselors using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities

What You’ll Do

• Conduct assessment and establish recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.

• Pre-certify patient care.

• Conduct ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.

• Evaluate each patient’s progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.

• Formulate a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the interdisciplinary assessment.

• Update treatment plan weekly or more often as needed.

• Coordinate therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.

• Assist with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.

• Provide patients and patients’ families with information regarding leisure lifestyles 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 should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related fields. Additional requirements include:

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Therapeutic recreation Specialist Certification.

• One (1) year experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting is preferred.

• Experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”