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OBJECTIVE SUMMARY: Recreation Therapy (RT) contributes to the rehabilitation process by improving and maintaining physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning of the patients. Patients are able to maximize their independence in the home, community, and work through RT treatments to utilize leisure interests as treatment, provide leisure education, and adapt the leisure needs of patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Recreation Therapist is a member of the multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Team and works together with other therapies to best serve the needs of patients in the swing bed program and medical/surgery unit as determined by the provider. Primary responsibilities include:
Acknowledge orders for recreation therapy services.
Conduct initial assessment of patients to determine needs, interests and abilities in order to provide a RT POC.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to establish therapy goals for each patient and track progress throughout their stay.
Maintain documentation such as assessments, treatment, progress notes and care plans.
Implement treatment interventions and frequency of visits based on patient's assessed needs, abilities and limitations
Provide clinical services including 1:1 treatments, group treatments, co-treatments with other disciplines and community reintegration outings.
Develop and update multidisciplinary treatment plans each week.
Complete monthly progress summary forms.
Attend family care conferences as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Develop and implement RT programs that aim to improve the patients' physical and mental well-being, including activities such as art therapy, music therapy, sports and leisure activities.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, providing emotional support, motivation and encouragement to facilitate their rehabilitation and recovery.
Ensure therapy programs and activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner, following all hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Provide community resource packet for patients and caregivers, as needed or requested, and provide education and support to patients and their families.
Provide/complete transportation applications as needed.
Provide leisure and community education to patient and/or family when appropriate.
Provide adapted leisure equipment as needed.
Educate/train staff in assistance of RT activities.
Supervise and coordinate activity staff and volunteers related to RT services.
Supervise and train RT students during internship at hospital.
Educate and advocate Recreation Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation services to patients, staff and community.
Attend and participate in professional workshops, conferences, and/or seminars to keep abreast of recent research and techniques as part of continuing education.
Provide support to other clinical areas and programs as deemed necessary to ensure the comprehensive and integrated care of our patients.
Responsible for facilitating a patient's participation in a comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Program as part of an overall Rehabilitation Program.
Evaluates a patient's leisure lifestyle and provides goals and objectives directed at a therapeutically designed recreation/leisure orientated treatment which assist patients in attaining optimum level of functioning.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Same as above
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Completion of coursework and clinical internships
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of experience working with physical disabilities
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Must be registered with the State as a CTRS.
SKILLS:
Ability to work well with others
Work in a collaborative effort with employees within the department and in other departments
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to problem solve independently when circumstances warrant such action
Must be flexible and have organizational skills
Provide quality customer service to patients, visitors, general public, media and fellow employees
Consistently treat patients with dignity and respect
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hospital inpatient therapy environments. Potential exposure to infectious diseases. Potential need to function in medical emergencies and incidents. Outreach in Community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting ability of up to 25 lbs. with proper technique. Lifting and positioning of patients. Working with people that are frustrated or depressed due to their lack of functional ability or other issues. Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
OTHER DUTIES - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
