Recreation Therapist PRN
Recreation Therapist PRN
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Job Description
Overview
Where you matter as much as the work you do!
Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if youre looking for an opportunity with one of the nations leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery cancer neurology and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork fostering an environment where you can learn grow and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Georgia Institute of Technology and other organizations and make a bigger greater impact than you ever thought possible.
Description
Hours: Minimum of 2 weekend days per month; 8:30am 5pm
- Administers comprehensive clinical services to patients; provides testing analyses and evaluations of seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and formulates a treatment plan which is consistent with the patients needs.
- Assists in supervising staff and students and in developing inservice training programs for continuing staff development.
- Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.
- Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team the patient family members and others involved with the patients care.
- Responds to requests for professional information or advice and refers complex matters to the appropriate staff.
- Assesses the patient and identifies problems.
- Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patients care.
- Plans treatment schedules to ensure the optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high quality patient services.
- Plans develops and implements a resultoriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear measurable goals.
- Modifies treatment plan according to the patients responses.
- Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patients individualized plan of care.
- Collaborates with other members of the patient care team; utilizes community resources to plan for the continued care support and followup of the patient after discharge.
- Recommends and procures appropriate equipment.
- Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
- Attends educational inservices as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and developments.
- Follows established protocols for documentation specific to the program/setting.
- Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
- Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including the proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces equipment and instruments.
- Attends team conferences to promote an interdisciplinary approach to patient care; works cooperatively with other team members to maintain consistency in the provision of high quality results oriented service.
- Conducts inservice programs provides other staff with training and serves as a clinical instructor to students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
- National Certification from the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Employment Type
Contract
