Recreation therapist health

Your Future Role At A Glance
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Behavioral Health
Schedule: PRN | Rotating Schedule
Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits That Help You Thrive
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
How You'll Make An Impact In This Role
Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.
Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.
Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.
Coordinate therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observe patient response and encourage socialization.
Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
What Minimum Requirements You'll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Therapist specializing in Recreation preferred.
Education:
~ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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