Recreational Therapist PRN

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Utah Health seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to develop and implement treatment plans and ensure safe, appropriate therapeutic services for patients. You will assess patients, set goals, evaluate progress, and collaborate with the treatment team to create discharge plans.

The role supports quality improvement efforts and may involve mentoring new staff. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and the ability to address crises are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in Utah.
• Preferred: Certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers recommended or within one month of hire.

Aufgaben

• Provides safe and appropriate specialized treatment programs.
• Assesses patients and develops/implements treatment plans to meet goals.
• Establishes treatment goals and evaluates therapy results.
• Develops discharge plans with patient, family, and treatment team.
• Participates as an active member of the treatment team and service delivery unit’s quality improvement programs.
• Assists in procurement of needed resources and may help in orientation and training of new staff.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Patient care

Crisis management

Lifespan development

Ausbildung

Utah TRS or MTRS license

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for developing treatment plans, implementing and evaluating recreation therapy interventions and ensuring safe and appropriate therapeutic services are provided.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and appropriate specialized programs.
• Assesses patients, develops and implements treatment programs to meet the goals of treatment services and patient needs.
• Establishes treatment goals.
• Evaluates therapy results and modifies treatment plans accordingly.
• Develops discharge plans in collaboration with patient, family and treatment team members.
• Participates as an active member of the treatment team.
• Participates in the department and service delivery unit's quality improvement programs.
• Evaluates and assists in procurement of needed resources.
• May assist in orientation, supervision and professional development of new staff and students.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• In performing daily work responsibilities with patients, the incumbent must constantly monitor safety and be able to foresee problems before they become a crisis. It may be required to address and resolve crisis situations involving patients.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
  
  

Qualifications

QualificationsLicenses Required

• One of the following
• Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) in the State of Utah.
• Current licensure to practice as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in the State of Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
  
  
Preferred

Qualifications (Preferred)


• Two years of related experience.
• Current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain one within one month of hire.
• National certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Walking, Stooping and Crouching, Standing, Speaking, Sitting, Reaching, Pulling and/or Pushing, Non Indicated, Manual Dexterity, Listening, Lifting, Far Vision, Crawling, Climbing, Carrying