Recreational Therapist

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist works under the supervision of the Director. Plans organizes and coordinates schedules and implements activities in the unit. This includes responsibilities for patient documentation and monthly reports.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews assesses and develops treatment plans. Reassesses and develops plans in compliance with federal state and facility regulations.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team care planning integrating recreational therapy services into the plan of care. Also participates in staff meetings special committees and educational opportunities to maintain professional certification/qualifications.
• Provides group and/or individual treatment services according to the established treatment plan.
• Maintains documentation to reflect the services provided and enters progress notes in the individual patient/resident medical record. Participates in writing discharge summaries for each patient.
• Assists in the orientation and training of caregivers students and volunteers. Provides in-service education regarding recreational therapy/activity services.
• Maintains activity supplies and equipment. Is responsible for safety in the storage and use of equipment. Makes supplies and equipment accessible to the patients for individual leisure pursuits.
• Complies with regulations of accrediting agencies and facility policies for recreational therapy services.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - Therapeutic recreation degree or a recreation degree with a therapeutic emphasis - Required

Work Experience:

• Completion of a full-time ten-week clinical internship program. - Required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). - Required within 1 Year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

About Us:

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employees individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued including concierge services employee lounge wellness programs free covered parking free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.