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Recreation Therapist

2 months ago

Louisburg NC United States Maria Parham Health Full time

Maria Parham Health Recreation Therapist - Franklin

Job Summary
The Recreation Therapist (RT) plans and conducts scheduled recreation therapy group sessions/ programs, and individual sessions as needed. The RT will participate in co-treatment activities with other disciplines as identified. The RT is responsible for completing assessment data, care planning and routine documentation related to leisure functioning. RTs participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team on all matters concerning the patient.
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: G21
EEO: 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers

Job Requirements

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalentBachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic RecreationRequired Licenses[North Carolina, United States] Recreational Therapist
Licensed by the state of North Carolina through The North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Certified in the United Stated through The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationRequired SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Handle with Care (HWC) with in 6 months of hireRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.


Essential Functions

Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.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 response and encourage socialization.Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
Nonessential FunctionsOther duties that are assigned

Functional Demands
Populations ServedLate Childhood (5 years and