Recreation Therapist

About the role

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

The Recreational Therapist develops, coordinates, and provides hands-on evaluation and facilitation of therapeutic activities to our health and wellness customers, on an outpatient basis.

Responsibilities and duties

• Hands-on Facilitation (45%)
  • Provides hands-on programming to retail customers in delivering recreational therapy services, including client transfers for adaptive programming as needed
  • Coordinates schedules and programming with facilities and professionals to ensure smooth implementation of programs and activities
• Program Development, Training, and Coordination (35%)
  • Responsible for developing recreational curriculum and programs, with emphasis on central Ohio region
  • Develops teaching guides and educational materials for use in hospital and community programs
  • Oversees and trains volunteer staff for all related programs and events, assists with customer safety
  • Reviews and updates programs and materials annually or as needed
  • Coordinates and communicates with incoming and returning clients to assess interests and program participation readiness
• Quality and Outcomes Development (10%)
  • Assists with development of trackable quality outcomes for program participants, such as intake and end-of-season metrics, and implements these metrics
  • Works with rehab services or other clinical services to determine appropriate outcome measures, education and delivery for all evaluators, and re-evaluates outcome tools for appropriateness on a regular basis
  • Works with Information Services to develop appropriate electronic tools or databases for optimal capture and information flow and analysis
  • Works with program staff to determine and report on program efficacy and outcomes
  • Oversees and trains program staff, including volunteers, to ensure competency and consistency in measuring and reporting outcome measures
• Marketing and Outreach (10%)
  • In conjunction with Neuroscience program managers and directors, develops marketing materials to increase awareness of system and community recreational therapy offerings
  • Promotes program and supports local community groups, rehab facilities, and central Ohio hospitals looking to partner with OhioHealth services
  • Assists program managers and directors in coordinating and implementing fundraising events
  • In conjunction with Neuroscience program managers and directors, works with OhioHealth Foundation to implement and continue ongoing fundraising activities and grant writing

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention - Crisis Prevention Intervention
• CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
• NCAAP - National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
• NCTRA - National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certificate - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation

Qualifications

• Field of Study: Therapeutic Recreation
• Years of Experience: 1 to 3