Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Full-time opportunities
Beautiful location and comfortable working environment
Excellent Benefits (health, dental vision)
Generous vacation (PTO) package
Referral bonus
Maimonides Health Center in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a full time Recreational Therapy Assistant to join our recreational therapy team at our skilled nursing facility.
Recreational therapy assistants assist with patient/client assessment, the development of treatment goals and with the implementation of individual recreational treatment and/or intervention plans, including the use of activity adaptations and assistive devices, technology., as well as the following...
Coordinates with residents and appropriate departments within the facility for the promotion of activities that enhance quality of life for residents
Works under the supervision of the Director of Recreation Therapy or designated manager
Performs all necessary documentation in a timely fashion, in accordance with facility policies, and state regulations, files all general information of activity participation of the residents; and organizes all general information of on-site and off-site activities
Ensures all programs are set-up and started in accordance with the monthly calendar
Demonstrates the ability to manage time so that deadlines pertinent to both resident care and department operations are successfully met
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients, residents, guests, and team members
Team Member is able to complete a typical days assigned workload within the scheduled shift
Qualifications:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Prior activities experience in a long-term care or special population (Preferred)
BLS/CPR/AED - American Heart Association within 30 Days (Required)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) (Preferred)
EEOC:
Maimonides Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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