Licensed Recreational Therapist

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Recr Therapist? At HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Recr Therapist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Plans, coordinates, and assists in the management of the Recreational Therapy Service. Participates in planning and implementing new programs and services. Establishes and implements therapeutic recreational therapy programs to treat patients. Directs and organizes such activities as adapted sports, dramatics, social activities, arts and crafts, regulating content of program in accordance with patient's capabilities, needs, and interests. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

What you will do in this role:

• Plans and administers Therapeutic Recreational activities reflecting special considerations for the following age categories: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
• Screens and assesses needs of those referred.
• Implements, review, and revises recreational therapy plan based on patient's response and rehabilitation potential.
• Organizes and supervises recreational therapy activities.
• Records therapeutic techniques implemented, special test results, patient's response and progress.
• Conducts group recreational activities which promote social interaction, personality adjustments, and character development.
• Participates in planning, implementing, and conducting rehabilitation program and Recreational Therapy Services staff development through inservice education.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and managing new services and programs and integrates with existing services and programs

What you will need for this role:

• Graduate of an accredited college with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation or associated field
• Must be certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligible for certification by the NTL, Therapeutic Recreational Society.MT-BC (Music Therapist- Board Certified, ATR-BC (Art Therapist- Board Certified) or OT (Licensed in State of Texas -Occupational Therapist)
• 1 year of Rehab experience

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has provided quality healthcare to Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston communities since 1948. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, our 350+ bed hospital is on a 150-acre campus that features designated specialty centers: The Orthopedic Center, The Women's Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and the Texas Sports Medicine Center. Our services include a Level III Trauma Center, advanced robotic surgery program with 24/7 service, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive Womens Services and Labor & Delivery unit with Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), orthopedic care including joint replacement, and much more. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while making a difference in our patients' lives. Through exceptional technology and specialized medical staff, area residents receive a full range of medical services, close to home. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Recr Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment Type: Full-time