Recreational Therapist - Part Time

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 31,519,000 - 42,981,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia Beach is seeking a part-time Recreational Therapist for their Inpatient Rehab Unit. The role involves planning and implementing therapy programs tailored to patients' needs, conducting evaluations, and using leisure education techniques to enhance recovery. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Level Degree and certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. The position offers various benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance, while working within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Plans and implements recreational therapy programs based on patient evaluations.
• Performs assessments to identify patient interests and capabilities.
• Implements programs using leisure education and activity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive recreational therapy program.
• Evaluate patients for cognitive, social, emotional, and motor functions.
• Engage patients through skill-building activities.

Skills

Recreational therapy program planning

Patient evaluation

Leisure education

Adaptive leisure equipment usage

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

**City/State**Virginia Beach, VA**Work Shift**Multiple shifts available**Overview:**# **Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Recreational Therapist for their Inpatient Rehab Unit****Part Time (20 Hours)** Monday through Friday 1 - 5pmPlans and implements medically prescribed recreational therapy program for patients based on their diagnosis, acuity, level of function and cognition that supports optimum patient care. Performs in-depth evaluation of patients utilizing a variety of assessment tools that identify patient's cognitive, social, emotional and motor function for leisure/recreation participation. Implements treatment programs primarily through the use of leisure education and skills, adaptive leisure equipment, and activity analysis.# **Education*** Bachelor's Level Degree# # **Certification/Licensure*** Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist* BLS within 90 days# ..**Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career**• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital**, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.**For positions that are available as remote work,** **Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:**Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.