Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Inpatient Psychiatry - Full Time - Days

POSITION SUMMARY

Develops and administers therapeutic recreation treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients and to maximize patient's physical, emotional and/or social well-being in the acute, medical inpatient rehabilitation department. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.

Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity. Conduct groups for patients inclusive of interdisciplinary team, including OT, PT, and ST for facilitation of co-treatments. . Assess patient functioning, leisure and recreational needs and document patient participation in Recreational Therapy. Participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and meets IRF requirements according to Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) guidelines and standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

1.Conducts therapeutic recreation evaluations.

2.Assess patient functioning in reference to individual patient goal(s).

3.Perform other duties as assigned.

4.Develop, implement, and review recreational programs for meeting the needs of patients.

5.Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of patient diagnosis, complications, precautions, and indications for treatment through communication with other team members and consultations of medical records.

6.Give regular reports to team members, separately, and in weekly team meetings verifying status of patient's progress, change in goals, problems, and status of participation in Therapeutic Recreational treatment.

7.Assist, plan, implement and/or oversee the implementation of special events and attends population specific support groups.

8.Maintain CPR and certification.

9.Function independently, seeking guidance and appropriate clearance for supervisors and team members as needed.

10. Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.

11. Demonstrates professionalism, participates in continuing education to maintain certification.

12. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.

13. May assist in the supervision of Recreational Therapy students and/ or volunteers.

14. May participate in program development, identifying PI opportunities and implementing PI plans.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., or B.Ed.) to work in the department

Skills: Must have interpersonal and verbal/ written communication skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, physicians, and a variety of personnel. Must possess critical thinking skills in order collaborate in the provision and documentation of patient interactions and under stressful situations.

Years of Experience: N/A

License: N/A

Certification: C.T.R.S (Certified therapeutic Recreation Specialist). Must have BLS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Years of Experience: 1-3 years of experience in an adult inpatient rehab unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Demonstrates knowledge and use of standard precautions and PPE

Physical Demands: Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations; and prolonged periods of standing.

Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. Must be able to appropriately provide care to patients with psychiatric diagnosis and behaviors in the clinical setting.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Employee Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time

Budgeted Hours / Pay Period

80

Shift Type

Days

Shift Hours

8 hours

Weekends

On-call Requirements

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