Recreational Therapist
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Job Location:
Ypsilanti, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule: 40 hours minimum per week 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Department: Participant Care Ypsilanti MI
What Youll Do In This Role:
Bring purpose connection and joy to everyday life. As a Recreational Therapist youll deliver evidence-based therapeutic recreation services that support participants physical cognitive emotional and social well-being. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team youll assess individual needs design personalized care plans and lead meaningful interventions that inspire engagement promote independence and enhance quality of life for older adults living in the community.
Department: Participant Care Ypsilanti MI
What Youll Do In This Role:
Bring purpose connection and joy to everyday life. As a Recreational Therapist youll deliver evidence-based therapeutic recreation services that support participants physical cognitive emotional and social well-being. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team youll assess individual needs design personalized care plans and lead meaningful interventions that inspire engagement promote independence and enhance quality of life for older adults living in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment and Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive therapeutic recreation assessments upon enrollment semi and annually and with significant changes in participant status.
- Identify strengths limitations leisure interests cognitive and psychosocial needs.
- Develop individualized recreation therapy goals and interventions as part of the participants care plan.
- Monitor outcomes and modify interventions based on participant response and IDT input.
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Participation
- Actively participate in IDT meetings care conferences and care transitions.
- Collaborate with providers nurses social workers rehabilitation staff dietary and home care teams.
- Provide recreationrelated clinical input for participant goals risk mitigation and qualityoflife planning.
Therapeutic Interventions
- Plan implement and lead individual and group therapeutic recreation activities addressing:
- Cognitive stimulation and memory support
- Physical endurance balance and motor skills
- Emotional expression and coping skills
- Socialization and community integration
- Adapt activities to accommodate medical conditions functional limitations and sensory impairments.
- Provide interventions in the PACE center community settings or participant homes as indicated
Participant Engagement & Quality of Life
- Promote participant choice autonomy and culturally responsive programming
- Encourage meaningful leisure participation that aligns with participant values and life history
- Support participants experiencing social isolation depression anxiety or cognitive decline
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain timely accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Ensure compliance with CMS PACE regulations state and federal requirements and organizational policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program evaluations.
Program Development & Support
- Assist with planning special events community outings and wellness programs.
- Support volunteers or activity aides as applicable.
- Educate staff and caregivers on the therapeutic value of recreation and engagement
The above is a summary of the position it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation Recreation Therapy or related field
- Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through NCTRC.
- Minimum of one (1) year working with the frail and elderly.
- Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and documentation standards.
- Experience in PACE geriatrics rehabilitation longterm care or communitybased programs desired.
Job Benefits
- Career Growth & Development Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3000 per semester.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement Prioritize your health and well-being reimbursed 120 a year!
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Enjoy Medical Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Competitive Benefits for Part-Time Team Members Enjoy Vision Mental Health Programs Legal Plans Voluntary Life Insurance and more starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per yearplus paid holidays on top of that.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Mileage Reimbursement Offered for work-related travel.
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
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BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability or genetics in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
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