Rochester Regional Health

Recreation Therapist- Long Term Care (Full time, day shift)

Rochester Regional Health  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title:  Recreation Therapist

Department: Long Term Care / Therapeutic Recreation

Location:  Park Ridge Living Center-1555 Long Pond Rd,Rochester NY 14626

Hours Per Week:  37.5 hours per week

Schedule:  8:30am-4:30pm & 11:00am-7:00pm, one weekend a month

Join Park Ridge Living Center, part of Rochester Regional Health, a CMS 5-Star facility named five times as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America. Provide care in home-like Wegman Cottages or our hospital-connected rehab unit while enjoying career advancement, shift differentials, overtime, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance—where your nursing excellence is valued every day.


As a Recreation Therapist, your compassion and creativity assist in keeping our community physically and mentally healthy.

ATTRIBUTES

  • 1-2 years’ experience in recreation therapy required
  • Previous Recreational experience with the Aging population
  • Strong oral communication skills with a focus on exceptional customer service
  • Demonstrated ability of thorough documentation
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
  • If travel is required, NYS Driver’s License required

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assessments Completes a comprehensive assessment of client’s needs, restrictions, limitations, and preferences
  • Therapy Develops and implements individual treatment programs and group Therapeutic Recreation programs
  • Documentation Documents evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other reports as required by the profession and the department

EDUCATION:

AS: Therapeutic Recreation (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 - $29.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. We are dedicated to helping our community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives. Together, we find the best way forward to where you want to be. From western to northern New York, rest assured; we’ve got you covered. We see you. We’re with you. We’re here to uplift you—to treat people, not symptoms. To treat you well.

Our experience is nation-leading, neighbor-driven, and rooted in generations of real-life care. Today, we offer comprehensive care from 500+ locations, including 8 hospitals; more than 300 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory campuses; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

Whatever you need, from every age, to every stage, across every service line, and every symptom... Whatever it is, we’re here for it.

Learn more about Rochester Regional Health at careers.rochesterregional.org.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
Year Founded
Unknown
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