Recreation Therapist I

4 months ago


Santa Barbara, United States Cottage Health Full time
Job Description

The Recreation Therapist I interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed recreation therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. Is responsible for clinical assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, transdisciplinary communication and discharge planning. Administers and supervises therapeutic recreation treatments, and completes all medical record documentation. Provides patient care consistent with the Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. Participates in community outreach programming. Participates in program development and quality improvement processes. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments. The Recreation Therapist I is an entry-level position for new graduates or those new to the setting of hire. Focus on orientation and mentorship to become an independent, competent clinician. Successful proficiency at this level is necessary for progression to Level II.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

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