Recreational Therapist - Full Time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Provide assessments and interventions to patients on inpatient rehab unit, including 1:1 and group

Looking for an energetic and creative candidate to work with patients on an inpatient rehab unit. Job task will include working with patients and their families utilizing recreational activities the patient enjoys doing to help support the healing process of the patient, as well as education on adapting recreational interests and exploring new ones as appropriate.

Prefer candidate with previous experience of working with the inpatient rehab population. Shifts will include evening and weekend hours.

POSITION PURPOSE

Coordinates a program of recreation therapy services in order to assist patients in recovering from, or adjusting to illness or disability, and in dealing with specific social problems. Confers with physicians and other treatment team members in planning, developing and implementing therapeutic recreational treatment programs.

Observes and studies patients' reactions to recreation therapy activities for signs of progress or regression. Budgets program funds and are responsible for inventory, storage and replacement of equipment and supplies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Confers with physicians and other clinical personnel to plan, and implement individually tailored programs in Recreation Therapy to provide patients with exercise, social participation and group interaction.

Assesses patients' functional status and confers with physicians and other treatment team members in establishing individually tailored patient therapy goals consistent with diagnoses.

Schedules recreation therapy activities consistent with treatment goals.

Provides group and individual therapy to assist patients in developing interpersonal relationships, (re-socializing, relieving anxiety and developing confidence to participate in social activities) leisure education and adapted sports.

Budgets program funds and are responsible for inventory, storage and replacement of equipment. In doing so, contacts vendors, evaluates products and recommends acquisition of needed supplies and equipment.

Instructs patients in recreation therapy activities, participates in events and observes physical, mental and social progress of patients.

Documents patients' reaction to various recreation therapy activities and contributes information and progress reports for use in treatment team meetings.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like.

Provides community re-integrative activities that teach or re-teach hobbies, sports and game activities that allow the patient to use, in a practical way, what has been learned in all other therapies.

May be responsible to perform case management duties, which may include discharge planning, referral source acknowledgement, insurance company and family contacts, as well as other duties to coordinate the case.

May train and supervise student interns.

Supervises Recreation Therapy aides.

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, and employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital inf6rmation only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places

Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education:

Requires Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation.

Maintains current certification in Recreation Therapy from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Experience:

Six to twelve months related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current theory and practice in therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation.

Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families when providing therapy and with physicians and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient progress information.

Analytical skills necessary to design therapeutic recreational activities to meet desired objective, observe and note significant patient behaviors, evaluate effectiveness of program and administer approved budget.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50%of work time when observing and instructing patients, and recording notes and observations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.