Activities Coordinator - Inpatient

Description

Conifer Park is looking for an activities Coordinator to  provide direct therapeutic recreation therapy services to our patients at our Inpatient Facility in Glenville , NY.

 The right candidate will be taking care of the following:

Supervises patients in all fitness activities and documents/ communicates observations / progress to appropriate staff; Ensures the safety and risk management of the department by coordinating / regulating problems to appropriate staff. Provides patients with instruction in: wellness issues, relaxation techniques, nutritional planning, sober life choices and individual fitness program; Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team; Maintains fitness equipment; Provides didactic presentation on fitness aspects of rehabilitation process; Responsible for documentation of fitness assessments, individual consultations, patient recommendations and special patient needs/ interventions; Maintains positive interrelationships with the treatment team members, family members, referents and other business resources; Is actively involved in Milieu Management; Maintains and increases personal and professional competence, attends departmental meetings and in-service trainings; Design and implement programming for patients consistent with basic PE requirements in need of grades for school; Maintain records of participation and progress of adolescent patients, provide tutorial staff with patient’s record of participation progress and grade upon completion of treatment; Plan and implement with the Clinical Director, patient activity programs and services; Implements and evaluates in coordination with Clinical Director departmental policies and procedures; Plan, implement and evaluate in coordination with Clinical Director, yearly goals and objectives with activities staff.

 SCHEDULE:  Tuesday-   Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm    

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Certified Recreation Therapy Program; Minimum of 2 years professional clinical experience; 1 year experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

First Aid, CPR, Lifesaving Certification and Life Guarding Certification

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan in a supportive working environment.

Background checks, pre-employment & drug screenings required

We are an equal opportunity employer according to all current standards.

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