Recreational Therapist

Seaside HealthCare; Zachary (LA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Seaside Health System is seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist to plan and implement treatment goals, providing leisure and therapeutic activities to support patient recovery. You will work as part of an inter-disciplinary team, ensuring accurate documentation and individualized care plans.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, CPR and CPI certifications, and prior internship or related experience. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for success.

Competenze

• Must have bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college/university.
• Must maintain CPR and CPI certifications.
• Internship or work experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be computer literate.

Mansioni

• Provides patient care through recreational therapy and leisure services across day, evening, indoor, outdoor, and holiday events.
• Documented treatment planning and regular progress notes.
• Participates in inter-disciplinary treatment team and care planning conferences.
• Maintains therapy department supplies and equipment in good working order.
• May supervise Therapeutic Recreational intern students when needed.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Technical School (1 year)

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Recreational Therapist

Job code:

FLSA Status:

Exempt Non‑exempt

Program: Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System

Reports To: Recreational Therapist Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility (check one):

Yes No

Origination Date: May 2022

Date Approved:

Equal Employment Opportunity

Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Position Summary

The Recreational Therapist plans and implements treatment goals with patients that facilitate the provision of leisure skills, recreational and therapeutic activities which support the objectives of the facility. Functions as an effective member of the inter-disciplinary treatment team.

Education

• High School Graduate / Equivalent
• Technical School / 1 Year College
• Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree

Years of Related Experience

• 0-1
• 3-5
• 5-8
• 8-10

Professional Certification

• X

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable)

Education

Must have bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college/university. Must be required to maintain certifications in CPR and CPI.

Work Experience

Internship or work experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Must be computer literate. Completes assignments accurately, in a timely manner, and within procedural guidelines. Organizes and prioritizes work.

Interpersonal Skills

Must possess good interpersonal skills to develop rapport with patients and their family members, referral sources, and to work cooperatively with in-house administration, physicians, clinical and support staff. Displays self-direction by seeking solutions to problems. Seeks out and offers new ideas for improving processes. Deals constructively with stress.

General Performance

Displays willingness to help others. Uses appropriate customer etiquette, e.g., telephone, conversation, demeanor, etc. Takes directions well, accepts constructive criticism and responds accordingly. Respects customer’s, co-worker’s, and organization’s confidentiality. Follow policies/procedures such as appearance, dress, safety, appropriate patient/staff interactions, etc. Works positively with both internal and external customers. Is punctual in all aspects of work. Adheres to attendance policy.

Travel Requirements

Occasionally transports patients to afternoon outings, in company vehicles. Uses company vehicle to obtain department supplies.

Essential Job Duties

1. Provides patient care through recreational therapy and leisure services to include, daytime, evenings, indoor, outdoor, and holiday events.
   • Conducts patient assessments to determine level of functioning, leisure independence, pre & post recreational interest, current physical, cognitive, emotional, social recreational abilities.
   • Organizes and implements regular group activities to facilitate social integration, leisure time activities for discharge goals.
   40%
2. Provide treatment planning and documentation of care
   • Documents regularly on patient’s course in treatment as observed through assessment and participation in therapeutic activities/groups.
   • Plans and implements patient specific age, and culturally appropriate recreational programs, guided by treatment planning and discharge goals. Documents patient’s progress and response to treatment.
   • Participates as an active member of the inter-disciplinary treatment team in the development in Coordinating patient care via patient care conferences, charting, and informal updates.
   30%
3. Maintain an appropriate level of psychiatric theories and practices and apply these where appropriate.
   • Attends continuing education workshops, unit in-services, and all mandatory unit and staff meetings.
   • Maintains current certification in CPR and CPI.
   10%
4. Assists in coordination of the operation of the Recreational Therapy department of the facility.
   • Maintains the unit’s recreational supplies and equipment in good working condition.
   • Supervises and orients Therapeutic Recreational intern students when needed.
   • Collects, analyzes, and presents quality assurance data for the activity department.
   • Implementation and evaluation of a patient’s RT treatment goals during the course of treatment through discharge.
   15%
5. Other duties as assigned/required 5%

Guidance Requirement: Indicate the degree to which the position is guided by the Supervisor/Manager

• Direct supervision given.
• Specific / Detailed instructions provided.
• Procedures well established.
• Few decisions made.
• Supervisor readily available as needed.
• X
• Independent judgment necessary.
• Supervisor is usually available.
• Little to no guidance provided by supervisor on daily basis.

Physical Effort Requirement: (Check One)

• Little/no physical effort
• Physical Effort found in normal office environment
• Occasional physical effort (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, etc.)
• Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.)