Therapeutic Recreational Therapist
- Requisition ID
- 183384
- Department
- 410301 Rehabilitation Hospital Therapy
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Allied Health
Position Purpose | |
The Recreational Therapist is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic recreation and leisure programs for patients. This position is also responsible for assisting in the development of community integration program. In the provision of these services, the recreational therapist will consult and collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The Recreational Therapist helps to identify community partners to ensure growth and development of recreational and community integration program to improve patient’s lives during and after rehabilitation. This position reports directly to the Supervisor/Manager of Rehabilitation Therapies. | |
Nature and Scope: | |
The incumbent must provide optimal patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of adult and geriatric patients and families.This position conducts evaluations, and develops an appropriate therapeutic recreation plan of care from admission through time of discharge from the facility. At times, this position may be asked to participate in program development and outcome measurements in the clinical setting.In addition, this position may function as the designee for the Therapy Supervisor/Manager. This position does provide patient care.This position requires that the incumbent drive a facility vehicle with patients and staff as passengers for community outing events. | |
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. | |
Minimum Qualifications:Requirements - Required and/or Preferred | |
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in Recreational Therapy. |
Experience: | Two years of experience working in an inpatient setting. |
License(s): | State and National Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) preferred; Valid NV/CA driver’s license required. |
Certification(s): | American Heart Association approved CPR/BLS required |
Computer / Typing: | Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
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