Recreational Therapist - Inpatient - FT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare; United States; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Recreation Therapist to evaluate patient progress and develop tailored treatment plans using recreational therapy modalities in individual and group settings. The role involves coordinating activities for various group sizes and ensuring data-driven progress towards goals.

You will provide patients and families with information about leisure lifestyles and local resources, contributing to a collaborative care approach with a focus on patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy required.
• Current BLS/CPR certifications from American Heart Association.
• CTRS credential through NCTRC required.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patient progress and effectiveness of interventions.
• Coordinate therapeutic recreation activities for large and small groups.
• Conduct assessments and establish treatment goals for individual patients.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Behavioral health therapy

Patient and family centered care

Clinical policies and standards

Accountability

Observation and assessment

Recreational treatment services

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy

BLS CPR certification

CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)

BLS/CPR certifications (American Heart Association)

Description du poste

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Summary:

Performs evaluations and develops a treatment plan using therapeutic recreational and leisure activities as modalities of treatment in individual sessions, small groups and large groups.

Responsibilities:

Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of the recreational therapy interventions.Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING - IT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PLANNING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS - COMPLIANCE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT ASSESSMENT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PROBLEM SOLVING, RECREATIONAL TREATMENT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelors: Recreation Therapy (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Additional Credential Info: CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) granted through the NCTRC

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
• Hazardous Medication = 40%
• Latex = 40%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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