Supervisory Recreation Therapist

Supervisory Recreation Therapist

The Supervisory Recreation Therapist is responsible for the supervision of administrative management, and direction of the Recreation Therapy Department with services offered to hospitalized and ambulatory patients, Community Living Center, and Behavioral Health Service at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). RT/CAT services are provided at the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program, behavioral health programs including but not limited to: Acute Behavioral Health Inpatient Care Unit (ABHICU), Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC), Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program-Domiciliary (MHRRTP), New Beginnings and Intensive Out Patient (IOP), PTSD Clinic, and Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). The position is located under the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervisory responsibilities for all Recreation and Creative Arts Therapists, Recreation Therapy Assistants, trainees, and volunteers in the delivery and/or support of treatment and education of patients and families within the scope of this position.
• Assigns and monitors clinical performance of RT/CAT staff including technical oversight to assure prompt and smooth delivery of recreation therapy services to patients.
• Consults with physicians, members of the rehabilitation team and other health professionals through case presentations, attendance at ward rounds, re-evaluation clinics, treatment and discharge meetings and educational lectures or conferences. Coordinates with other sections and other services in the area of RT/CAT treatment, treatment scheduling, and delivery of care.
• Observes the utilization of recreation therapy treatment modalities to ensure the most beneficial program for the patient considering available resources.
• Demonstrates independence in performing supervisory responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assigning work to employees, monitoring workload and clinical volume, reviewing work of employees to assure accuracy and validity of submissions, imposing disciplinary measures, and monitoring clinical competencies.
• Guides and manages clinics in respect to training, work assignments, performance, conduct, and patient well-being.
• Identifies and coordinates continuing education and trainings needs based on performance evaluations, performance improvement activities, competency assessment, state of the art technologies etc.
• Collaborates with academic institutions for the clinical training of recreation and creative arts therapy students.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework: AD HOC

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 62587F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized