Recreation Therapist

3 days ago


Leitchfield KY United States Owensboro Health Full time
Recreation Therapist - Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Facility: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center
  • Department: Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Schedule - Shift: PRN (As needed)

Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Conducts assessments and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of the patient.
  • Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
  • Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient responses and encourage socialization.
  • Provides patients and their families with information regarding leisure lifestyles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
  • Ensures that documentation of care and patient's responses are accurate, complete, specific, and timely.

Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation required upon hire OR
  • Associate's degree or higher in a related field required upon hire.
  • A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • No experience required.
  • BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands:

  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
  • Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
  • Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Bending/Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
  • Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
  • Running: Rarely
  • Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
  • Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
  • Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments:

INTEGRITY: We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability, and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT: We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer, and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK: We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments, and plan the future.
INNOVATION: We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE: We focus on service to patients, customers, and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs, and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE: We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work, and provide outstanding service.

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