Recreational Therapist - PRN

Rankenjordan; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Rankenjordan is seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist to assess, plan, and implement group and individual therapy for pediatric patients, focusing on stress relief, physical and social development, and leisure skills. The role requires collaboration with care teams and adherence to infection control policies.

A Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation is required, CTRS eligibility within one year, and BLS certification. Pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required
• Eligible to sit for CTRS exam within 1 year of hire
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Current BLS from American Heart Association required

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements therapeutic programs based on goals to ease stress and address physical, social, cognitive, emotional and leisure needs
• Monitors patient progress and consults with care team about goals and attends care conferences
• Assesses treatment goals with life skills and independence considerations, ensuring safety and least restrictive environment
• Plans and implements therapeutic programs including leisure, recreation, wellness activities, life skills and special events
• Maintains environment and directs staff/volunteers with activities aligned to patient interests
• Assesses need for community re-entry and coordinates relevant resources

Skills

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS eligibility within 1 year

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Assesses, monitors, and treats patients through group, individual and co-treatment therapeutic recreation interventions ensuring optimal overall wellness and rehabilitative outcomes. Protects patients and employees by adherence to infection control policies.

Schedule: At minimum, 1 Saturday shift every 6 weeks. Also helps with PTO and leave coverage

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements therapeutic programs/interventions based on assessed treatment goals to ease stress and anxiety of patients, and to focus on their physical, social, cognitive, emotional and leisure needs.
• Monitors patient progress and consults with care team regarding patient care, goals, attends care conferences and facilitates interdepartmental and intradepartmental treatment.
• Assess and assists patient as it relates to treatment goals with life skills, ensuring optimal patient independence, least restrictive environment, comfort and safety.
• Plans and implements therapeutic programs for patients including but not limited to; leisure, recreation, wellness activities, life skills, and special events.
• Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment in the best interest of the patient, and directs and provides clinical services, therapy staff and volunteers with appropriate activities for patients per their assessed interests.
• Assess the need for community re-entry and/or community resources and coordinate as appropriate.

Documentation/Communication

• Provides oral and written communication of therapy data and patient progress to other departments to ensure continuity of patient care; provides communication to parents as needed.
• Charts and documents patient evaluations, progress notes, goals and discharge summaries, and records all care provided, including attendance and length of treatment.
• Participates in, in-service education sessions and professional education sessions.

Other Responsibilities

• Recommends and arranges for patient equipment, toys and supplies, and assists with maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned by the Recreational Therapy Manager.

Qualifications:

• The Recreational Therapist must have a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation
• Have eligibility to sit for the CTRS exam and obtain certification (CTRS) within one year of hire
• Previous experience in a pediatric setting is preferred.
• Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association,

Physical Demands:

These include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, pulling, pushing, standing, carrying, and lifting of light loads (up to 35 lb.).

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