Recreational Therapist PRN

Job Summary

As a Recreational/Activity Therapist in Behavioral Health at our facility, you will be joining a team passionate about creating positive patient interactions and dedicated to caring for the multi-faceted wellness of those we serve. In this role:

• Develop and implement activities for patients to foster self-awareness, increase social skills, and promote healthy creativity.
• Reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and manage behaviors.
• Absess patient needs and complete patient assessments.
• Plan and implement regular groups to meet the needs of patients.
• Evaluate and document treatment goals and outcomes related to groups and patient involvement.
• Review assessments and other activities performed by technicians and assist in the supervision and mentoring of Recreational Therapy interns and new Recreational Therapists.
• Provide consultation to other hospital areas as directed by physician order, and under the supervision of the unit director.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license, in good standing.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
• Bachelors Degree in Recreation Therapist, or Advanced Activity Professional-BC (AAP-BC).

Benefits

Ogden Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.