Job Description

Certified Recreational Therapist (Expressive Arts writing, music, dance, etc.),

• Responsible for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of patients in terms of leisure and recreational pursuits.
• Planned program of activities for those patients who need the intervention of a structured recreational therapy program.
• Develops, conducts and evaluates a diversified program of activities to individual patients.
• Organizes records, maintains, and orders equipment and supplies.
• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, respect, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy and Certification as a Registered Recreational Therapist.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Experience in a Behavioral Health setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with other disciplines, and communicate relevant clinical details in writing as well as orally.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age/disability specific needs of the patient served on their assigned duties.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)