Recreation Therapist- Long Term Care (Full time, day shift)

Summary

Join Park Ridge Living Center, part of Rochester Regional Health, a CMS 5-Star facility named five times as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America. Provide care in home-like Wegman Cottages or our hospital-connected rehab unit while enjoying career advancement, shift differentials, overtime, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance—where your nursing excellence is valued every day.

ATTRIBUTES

• 1-2 years’ experience in recreation therapy required
• Previous Recreational experience with the Aging population
• Strong oral communication skills with a focus on exceptional customer service
• Demonstrated ability of thorough documentation
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
• If travel is required, NYS Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• Assessments. Completes a comprehensive assessment of client’s needs, restrictions, limitations, and preferences
• Treatment. Develops and implements individual treatment programs and group Therapeutic Recreation programs
• Documentation. Documents evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other reports as required by the profession and the department

Education

• AS: Therapeutic Recreation (Required)

Licenses / Certifications

• NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)
• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)

Physical Requirements

• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.