Recreational Therapist

Ventura Services Florida; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System in Zachary, LA seeks a dedicated Recreational Therapist to plan and implement treatment goals that support leisure, recreation, and therapeutic activities. You will work as part of an inter-disciplinary team to enhance patients' functioning and quality of life.

Requires a bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation and active CPR/CPI certifications; internship preferred. Strong communication, computer literacy, and interpersonal skills are essential for

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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: Develop rapport with patients and families, and work with staff and physicians.
• General Performance: Punctuality, confidentiality, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care through recreational therapy and leisure services to include daytime, evenings, indoor, outdoor, and holiday events.
• 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.
• Maintains current certification in CPR and CPI.
• Assists in coordination of the operation of the Recreational Therapy department and supervises interns when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Job Title: Recreational Therapist

Job code:

FLSA Status:

_ Exempt X Non-exempt

Program: Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System

Reports To: Recreational Therapist Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility (check one):

Yes X 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.

Qualifications:

Education

Years of Related Experience

Minimum

Preferred

Minimum

Preferred

High School Graduate / Equivalent

0-1

X

Professional Certification

X

1-3

Technical School / 1 Year College

3-5

X

Technical School / 2 Years College / Associate’s Degree

5-8

Bachelor’s Degree

X

8-10

Master’s Degree

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

% of Time

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

(Check One)

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.)

X