Recreation Therapist
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title
Recreation Therapist
Major Duties
Clinical:
- Evaluates, establishes goals based on evaluation findings, and develops treatment interventions.
- Implements and modifies, as necessary, treatment plan and goals as needed throughout course of treatment to ensure optimum outcomes.
- The Recreation Therapist is expected to perform documentation of patient care including assessments, progress notes, encounters, consultations, care plans, and other reports as needed.
- Uses Recreation Therapy expertise for direct service delivery to patients. Acts as a subject matter expert to staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
- Serves as Recreation Therapy representative on interdisciplinary teams as assigned or needed.
- In consultation with patients, their families, and caregivers, Recreation Therapist shall educate as required regarding treatment interventions and goals, in addition to any consideration involving adaptations to better ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Demonstrates ability and competency in treating patients that range from young adult to geriatric who may experience complex medical and/or mental health issues.
Administration:
- Adheres with Medical Center policies. Utilizes Automated Data Processing (ADP) system in accordance with established procedures. Adheres to Medical Center ADP Security policy.
- Participates in the evaluation of equipment and supplies, which affect their service delivery.
- Fosters and maintains a safe treatment area.
- Promotes effective communication with all patients, caregivers, treatment team members, Medical Center staff and community partners.
Education:
- Maintains professional competence through participation in appropriate educational activities.
- Assists in teaching and providing learning experiences for Recreation Therapy clinical interns as required.
- Participates in staff orientation, successfully completes Medical Center assigned mandatory trainings, and in-service activities.
- Deliver treatment in compliance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) accrediting agencies and VHA Directives
Work Schedule
Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evening tours. Position includes working weekends and holiday.
Telework
Ad-Hoc only.
Virtual
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #
PD11470
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
Not authorized
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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