Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health & Recovery

Northwell Health; Sharon (CT); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwell Health's Sharon Hospital is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate, plan, and direct therapy modalities prescribed by physicians, aiming to restore function after injury or illness.

The role emphasizes helping patients reach maximum performance within their abilities, with treatments administered by the therapist; requires Master's degree and CTRS or related field, plus 3+ years in behavioral health.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field or CTRS certification is required.
• Art, Recreation or Activity Therapy licensure is preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Kenntnisse

English language proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

CTRS certification

Therapy licensure (Art/Recreation/Activity) preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Northwell Health's Sharon Hospital is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate, plan, and direct therapy modalities prescribed by physicians, aiming to restore function after injury or illness.

The role emphasizes helping patients reach maximum performance within their abilities, with treatments administered by the therapist; requires Master's degree and CTRS or related field, plus 3+ years in behavioral health.