RECREATION THERAPIST

Join to apply for the RECREATION THERAPIST role at Premier Health Partners The Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist is responsible for establishing, coordinating, organizing, and implementing a balanced rehabilitation therapy program based on the specific ages, needs, and treatment issues of the patients served. Responsible to make professional decisions to ensure patient safety during rehabilitation therapy and experiential therapy groups. Includes knowledge of, and proper use and maintenance of, rehabilitation and experiential equipment and the purchasing of supplies. Also, responsible to maintain knowledge of current inventory and professional trends and to maintain national level professional certification or state level registration. Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Part Time (8A-4P) 32 hours a pay period Responsibilities The Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist is responsible for establishing, coordinating, organizing, and implementing a balanced rehabilitation therapy program based on the specific ages, needs, and treatment issues of the patients served. Qualifications Education Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree Type of degree: Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s Area of study or major: Occupational therapy, Recreational therapy, Art therapy, Expressive therapy, or Rehabilitation Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Licensure/Certification/Registration Licensure, certification, or registration in area of specialty by a recognized state or local body. Current healthcare provider CPR certification required. NVCI certification required within the first 90 days of hire. Experience

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Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience Preferred experience: 1-3 years in area of expertise Knowledge/Skills General knowledge of human behaviors, abnormal and developmental psychology. Must be knowledgeable regarding care of mental health patients and work collaboratively with others. Must demonstrate competency in listed major duties and responsibilities of job description. Equal Employment Opportunity Premier Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Premier Health Partners