Recreational Therapist Assistant- PRN

Recreational Therapist Assistant

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183 bed acute care and residential facility. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military. Poplar Springs Hospital is located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond and 50 minutes north of North Carolina. Situated on 25 acres, our serene, nature-like setting offers our patients a sense of calm and peace. We offer families hope through a nurturing environment for adults and adolescents to flourish in their environment.

We have a new opening for a Recreational Therapist Assistant. This individual will provide ancillary therapy assessments/consults, group activity therapy sessions. Will carry a case load, develop and implement therapeutic activity sessions, and complete all related documentation. Will assist with development of a related program strategy and monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes. Interacts with medical, nursing and other program staff members. Provides timely and accurate documentation. Participates in referral development activities as directed. Cosigns therapy notes as needed to assure timely charting of AT documentation. Assists in providing training and orientation to new activity therapists. Directly supports staff development training and clinical education. Participates in performance improvement committees and other hospital committees as assigned. Assists in recruitment and supervision of student interns. Performs continuous quality improvement activities. Orders supplies and utilizes resources in a fiscally responsible manner to provide quality activity programming. Maintains the environment of care. Actively communicates with AT Director and AT team members as necessary all issues related to AT services. Performs other duties as assigned. Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with his/her availability.

Position Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified or eligibility for certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist HWC certification preferred CPR certification preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and certification. One to two years previous experience preferred. General Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm. Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.) Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions. Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning. Ability to troubleshoot and work cooperatively on a multidisciplinary activity therapy team Ability to multitask and independently manage time in an efficient manner.

EEO Statement

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