Recreation Therapist

Maria Parham Health Recreation Therapist

• Franklin Job Summary The Recreation Therapist (RT) plans and conducts scheduled recreation therapy group sessions/ programs, and individual sessions as needed. The RT will participate in co-treatment activities with other disciplines as identified.
  
  The RT is responsible for completing assessment data, care planning and routine documentation related to leisure functioning. RTs participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team on all matters concerning the patient. Reports to:
  
  Program Director FLSA: Non-exempt Grade: G21 EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers Job Requirements Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation Required Licenses [North Carolina, United States] Recreational Therapist Licensed by the state of North Carolina through The North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Certified in the United Stated through The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Required Skills Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) Handle with Care (HWC) with in 6 months of hire Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Essential Functions Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
  
  Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions. Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization. Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
  
  Nonessential Functions Other duties that are assigned Functional Demands Populations Served Late Childhood (5 years and Adolescent (13 and Young Adult (17 to Middle Adult (30 years to Older Adult (>60 years) Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: Complete Medical Record Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees Physical Requirements

• Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Kneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Moving Patients X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Reaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Running □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Sitting □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs.
  
  X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs.
  
  X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs.
  
  X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs.
  
  X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Vision:
  
  Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Vision:
  
  Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Biological:
  
  Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Hazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Latex X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Organizational Expectations Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran