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About the Role
Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.
Responsibilities
- Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
- Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
- Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
- Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
- Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
- Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
- Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
- Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
- Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
- Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification required.
- Certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) required.
- Clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Skills
- Knowledge of patient population served by the facility
Experience Level
- Three or more years’ experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master’s degree preferred
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.