Recreation Therapist - Psychiatry Admin

Responsibilities

Provides recreational services to patients and families. Responsible for assisting in the planning, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of the Therapeutic Recreation program which includes activities of a physical, functional, social and cultural nature. Works as part of the healthcare team to assist patients to maximize their potential.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs as it relates to therapeutic recreation.
• Documents patient care in health record according to standards.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Responsible for recreation therapy program development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required: Therapeutic Recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation; Master's Degree Preferred.
• Training and experience commensurate with certification requirements.
• Upon Hire: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
• Upon Hire: Driver's License.
• Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Skills.
• Proficient in a variety of computer applications (Required).
• Knowledge of the theories and concepts of therapeutic recreation, leisure, social psychology, and human development (Required).
• Knowledge of the diversity of the population including the cultural and diagnostic groups served (Required).
• Demonstrated understanding of the assessment processes utilized within the therapeutic recreation practice (Required).

Working Conditions

• Lifting patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Lifting (non‑patient)/carrying occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: 1‑25 lbs. of force occasionally (e.g., moving equipment).
• Stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling occasionally.
• Rehabilitation staff working with patients with rehabilitation goals involving bed mobility, transfers and gait may use other appropriate and approved safe techniques and equipment in the course of the rehabilitation process if determined clinically appropriate.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions.