Activity Therapist/ Recreational Therapist
- 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.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- 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.
- 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.
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