Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.Location: Mercy Health Lorain Hospital
Shift: Days/Part-time
SUMMARY:
Responsible for evaluation, planning, and implementation of recreation therapy services within the department. Designs and implements specialized therapeutic recreational groups for patients and families in all program areas, including education, support services, and community resources. Works within a team in the delivery of care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and implements specialized rehabilitation therapy services for patients to promote social interaction, encourage beneficial and appropriate utilization of leisure time and improve overall wellness.
- Evaluates rehabilitation therapy needs for patients with particular attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise, and positive coping strategies.
- Plans, organizes, and facilitates assigned groups and rehabilitation therapy programs. Coordinates with milieu staff for the implementation of special activities or programming occurring outside scheduled therapy hours as needed (weekend/holidays).
- Actively participates in the interdisciplinary treatment team (IDTT) and coordinates services with milieu staff.
- Documents patient status and progress in patient's medical record as per program guidelines.
- Meets individually (as needed) with clients and/or their families to work on treatment goals through the use of rehabilitation activities.
- Participates in the discharge planning for patients, as part of the treatment team.
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatment; integrates new information and skills as needed to improve treatment outcomes.
- develops and updates the community resource network program for the rehabilitation therapy program. The treatment team provides referrals to community resources after discharge as needed.
- Supervises and gives specific directions to students, staff, and volunteers during rehabilitation therapy activities.
- Orders rehabilitation therapy supplies/equipment about need, cost, and timeliness.
- Keeps within budget constraints. Follows procedures set for purchasing and reimbursement of expenses.
- Maintains the inventory of rehab. supplies/equipment reconciling purchase order requests to maximize accountability, maintain the safety of equipment, and ensure the appropriate levels of supplies/equipment necessary for continuity of program activities.
- Works with team members and/or Director to provide appropriate coverage for scheduled absences.
- Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reports to the designated manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or policies.
- Demonstrates ethical, sound professional practices and personal accountability. Acts in alignment with the mission and core values of Catholic Health Partners.
- Holds others accountable to standards of performance. Displays curiosity and desire for knowledge and staying current with colleagues, be curious about business and the health care services industry.
- Regularly invests time in encouraging the team to innovate, continuously improve processes and share knowledge.
- Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information that is necessary to perform the function of the job.
- Maintains compliance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement programs, customer service, and productivity expectations.
- Demonstrates behavior consistent with stated core values of Catholic Healthcare Partners and the Behavioral Health department Code of Ethics.
- Participates in administrative meetings and committees (staff meetings, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, employee engagement, etc.) to exchange information that relates to program updates, identify program barriers, and anticipate future program needs by appropriate accreditation standards and within the facility policies.
- Participates in the supervision of clinical interns or students and/or volunteers, utilizing orientation, observation, record reviews, feedback, and evaluations as required.
- Participates in the safe management of the milieu, intervening effectively with patients who behave inappropriately or who are having coping difficulty, utilizing effective non-abusive crisis prevention/intervention techniques.
- Treats patients and families with empathy and respect.
- Maintains effective working relationships with team members, (requires both flexibility and setting limits)
- Performs work by the facility standards and policies regarding risk management, safety, infection control, etc.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a customer service focus on innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide the highest quality care to our patients, families, and co-workers.
- Develops annual personalized professional goals in conjunction with supervisor.
- Seeks and participates in learning opportunities that meet personal and departmental goals.
- Other duties as assigned by Director Manager.
EDUCATION:
Requires: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Expressive Therapist.
- Licensed or certified as required by appropriate state or national licensing board
- Experience in working in a psychiatric setting is highly preferred.
- BLS Certification required
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com