Recreational Therapist - Full-Time 40 hrs./week - Day Shift
Eligible for Full-Time Benefits
Shift: Days 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The weekend coverage would be every 3rd weekend, and it would be the same for holiday coverage.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts patient assessments and establishes recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.|
- Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.|
- Coordinates therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization.|
- Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
Required Qualifications:
- BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.