PRN Weekend Recreational Therapist

PRN Weekend Recreational Therapist

Job Summary:

As a PRN Weekend Recreational Therapist with Progressive PHP of Seaside Health System, you will play a vital role in providing recreational therapy services to our patients on a weekend basis. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a supportive environment for our patients to achieve their goals. This is a per-diem position, with flexibility to work weekends, Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care through recreational therapy and leisure services, including daytime, evening, indoor, outdoor, and holiday events
• Conduct patient assessments to determine level of functioning, leisure independence, and recreational interests
• Organize and implement regular group activities to facilitate social integration and leisure time activities
• Document patient's course in treatment, progress, and response to treatment
• Participate as an active member of the inter-disciplinary treatment team in patient care conferences, charting, and informal updates
• Maintain current certification in CPR and CPI
• Assist in coordination of the operation of the Recreational Therapy department of the facility
• Supervise and orient Therapeutic Recreational intern students when needed
• Collect, analyze, and present quality assurance data for the activity department

Requirements:

• High School Graduate / Equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college/university
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate
• Must be willing to help others, take directions well, and accept constructive criticism
• Occasional transportation of patients to afternoon outings in company vehicle

Essential Job Duties: (Percentage of Time)

• Provides patient care through recreational therapy and leisure services (40%)
• Provides treatment planning and documentation of care (30%)
• Maintains an appropriate level of psychiatric theories and practices (10%)
• Assists in coordination of the operation of the Recreational Therapy department of the facility (15%)
• Other duties as assigned/required (5%)

Guidance Requirement:

Direct supervision given with specific/detailed instructions provided.

Physical Effort Requirement:

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.)