Recreational Therapist FT Day
Job Location:
Sharon, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary
Responsible for the evaluation planning directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Education Skills Experience:
Masters of Occupational Therapy Recreation Therapy or related field or CTRS certification required.
Art Recreation or Activity Therapy licensure preferred.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in a behavioral health setting.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Additional languages preferred.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Knowledge of physical medicine physical therapy modalities anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation maintenance and repairs of same.
Other Information:
Masters degree in related field or CTRS certification required.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 938
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
