Recreation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32Starting Rate: $22.00 - $34.50Union Position:
NoDepartment Details
Flexible work scheduledynamic team atmosphere
Summary
Provides recreational activities leisure education and treatment for people with mental physical or emotional disabilities or illnesses to improve or maintain their health and well-being.Job Description
Selects develops and implements recreational activities to help clients improve physical mental and social functions. Assesses clients needs and interests based on observations standardized assessments medical records etc. for the selection and development of therapeutic recreations. Thorough knowledge of therapeutic recreational therapy theory and practices. Documents appropriately to meet regulatory requirements per assigned setting on behalf of the clients participation and reactions during therapeutic recreation treatments; tracks patients progress and evaluates therapeutic effects. Provides adaptive equipment to help clients with disabilities participate in recreational activities assigned in treatment plans. May assist with and/or provide community integration as part of their treatment. When necessary will participate with facilitating support groups as well as coordinating volunteers.
Qualifications
Within the hospital inpatient setting Bachelors degree in therapeutic recreation is required.When applicable may require valid drivers license. Within the hospital inpatient setting must maintain certification as professional Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) level through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification with yearly maintenance and re-certification required every five a nursing home facility Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is required within six months of the nursing home and long term care facilities the activities programs must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who meets one of the following: a) Licensed or registered if applicable by the state in which practicing; and b) Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1 1990; or c) Has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or d) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant (COTA); or e) Has completed a training course approved by the state. Must be registered as a nursing assistant if other professional certification does not allow for hands-on assistance with ambulating and eating. If certified upon hire must maintain applicable certifications for position including: Trained Medication Aide (TMA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) etc..
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Employment Type
Full-Time
