Recreation Therapist-Supplemental
Summary
Provides therapeutic recreation services to patients, develops treatment plans, and documents progress while coordinating care and mentoring staff at a large healthcare provider.
IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.
Location: Riley Hospital Downtown
Shift: Supplemental Part Time
Requirements:
- Requires certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
- Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Requires strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provides therapeutic, recreational and leisure services to patients/clients, including development of individual treatment plans. Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to recreational therapy. Documents patient/ client programs and progress, educates the patient/ client and others regarding recreational therapy programs. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient/ client care, education and department operations. Acts as a resource or mentor and provides functional guidance to the team. Coordinates staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training. Ensures proper clinical documentation and monitors workload to ensure staff utilization.
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