Recreational Therapist, Acute

Memorial Physician Practices; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY is seeking a Recreational Therapist for a full-time day shift. The role involves structured evaluations, treatment planning, and coordinating therapeutic recreation activities with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field, licensure and certification requirements, and hospital-based experience preferred. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals with the multidisciplinary team.
• Pre-certifies patient care and conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
• Evaluates progress and effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
• Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed and coordinates activities for groups.
• Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.
• Provides patients and families with information about leisure resources and community programs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stressful environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification

Current Recreational Therapist license

BLS certification required

Handle with Care training (within 3 months)

Job description

Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Acute

Recreational Therapist

Full Time | Days

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

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.

How you’ll Contribute:

A Recreational Therapist performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselor using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.

• 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 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 lifestyles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification.
• Current Recreational Therapist license.
• BLS required Handle with Care (within 3 months of hire)
• One year of experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting preferred, experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.

EEOC Statement:

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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