Recreation Therapist

Job Title

Recreation Therapist

Duties

The Recreation Therapist provides treatment intervention incorporating the four-step process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient treatment services. The applicant must meet all criteria included in the qualification standards. Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to a recreation therapist at the next lower grade level of the position being filled. Additional duties include but not limited to:

• 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.
• Expected to perform documentation of patient care including assessments, progress notes, encounters, consultations, care plans, and other reports on a timely basis as needed.
• Uses Recreation Therapy expertise for direct service delivery to patients.
• Acts as a subject matter resource to staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Serves as Recreation Therapy representative on interdisciplinary teams as assigned or needed.
• Consultation with patients, their families, and caregivers, Recreation Therapist should 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 in age from young to adult to geriatric who may experience complex medical or mental health issues.
• Adheres with Medical Center policies.
• Complies with accrediting body standards and fully complies with VA regulations.
• Participates in the evaluation of equipment and supplies and makes recommendations 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 and stakeholder.

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Monday-Friday) (May include some evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call duties. Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 62586F 62601F 62600F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized