Activity Therapist/ Recreational Therapist

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct and implement theraputic programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete activity an assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Member; participate in meetings and the development of patient treatment plans and updates.
• Plan and implement leisure education to increase patient awareness of leisure, socia, and recreational persuits that serve as functional and healthy coping skills.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate group sessions to improve patient overall well-being.
• Instruct patients in techniques, such as, but not limited to relaxation, anger and stress managemnet skills to meet their specific needs and treatment goals.
• Help patients learn and practice coping and life skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify interventions to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• ​Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.   
• ​Master’s degree preferred.  

• ​Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required. 
• ​Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred. 

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LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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