Recreation Therapist

Job Summary and Responsibilities You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. Directs the therapeutic recreation program. Conducts individual and group therapies using recreation as a tool for building healthier coping skills, better use of leisure time, etc. Assist the patient in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and coping with their mental illness. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, some weekends Job Requirements In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: Bachelor's or Graduate degree with an emphasis in Recreational Therapy (Therapeutic Recreation) One year of experience in an acute care setting Previous mental health experience preferred Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 90 days of hire CTRS certification upon hire or must obtain within six month of hire Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRC) with the State of UT. Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly Where You'll Work As one of the busiest ERs in Utah, Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West is known for offering a broad spectrum of medical services and specialty clinics to care for the diverse healthcare needs of our growing community. We are on a mission to provide the highest quality health care services with compassion and respect and demonstrate this daily with proactive, focused, caring interactions that comfort, inform and promote healing among patients, families, and co-workers. We believe in doing what’s right. We treat our employees fairly, work hard, use resources wisely, and are constantly striving to improve the quality and safety of care we deliver to our patients. We offer a Level III trauma center, STEMI cardiac receiving center, Certified stroke treatment center, and orthopedics specializing in helping athletes recover from sports related injuries. #J-18808-Ljbffr Holy Cross Hospital West Valley