Recreational Therapist
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Job Location:
Marquette, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Facility Name: UP Health System Marquette - BHU
Recreational Therapist
Schedule: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
ARecreational Therapistwho excels in this role:
- Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
- Pre-certifies patient care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
- Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
- Evaluates each patients progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the Interdisciplinary Assessments.
- Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed.
- Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
- Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.
- Provides patient and patients family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
What were looking for
Applicants should have a Current Recreational Therapist license. Additional requirements include:
- Minimum Education Bachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field Degree preferred.
- Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Certifications: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- BLS required
- Handle with Care (within 3 months of hire)
- Minimum Work Experience One year of experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting preferred experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
