RECREATION THERAPIST

Job Details Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at Froedtert Hospital facility. This job is ON-SITE.

FTE: 0.80

Standard Hours: 32.00 Shift: Shift 1 Schedule: Flexible hours, must be 4-8 hour shifts Job Summary Recreational Therapist will be working in a Complex Intervention Unit where inpatients will have acute medical complications in addition to active mental health diagnosis. Experience with mental health patient population is preferred but not required. Responsibilities Provides recreational therapy services to improve the health and quality of life by reducing impairments of body function and structure, reducing activity limitations, participation restrictions, and environmental barriers of the population served. The recreation therapist facilitates full and optimal involvement in community life through the use of assessment, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of specific therapeutic interventions. Other duties as assigned. Experience A minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a similar setting is required. Education Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required. Licensure Current certification through the NCTRC as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Mandatory certification within 90 days of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire. Perks & Benefits Paid time off Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, View email address on click.appcast.io, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We are committed to a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Froedtert Health