Recreation Therapist

6 days ago

Richmond, United States VCU Health Full time

**$1,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by December 31, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply.**

NCRTC Certification Preferred

The Recreation Therapist evaluates, plans and implements treatment for assigned in-patient populations with limited abilities and a variety of rehabilitative diagnoses.

The Recreation Therapist provides clinical services in the areas including but not limited to therapy, recreation participation, leisure education, leisure counseling, and community reintegration and associated skills.

The Recreation Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team regarding programming appropriate for patients. This position documents services provided to patients.

The Recreation Therapist performs routine work duties to support practice of therapeutic recreation in this setting.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) and/or Certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) or eligible for certification within 6 months of VCUHS date of hire as a Recreational Therapist
Valid Virginia Driver`s License and driving record with no major infractions (only applies to RTs driving the Rehab Van)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current Child Life Specialist/Recreation Therapist Certification
CPR Certification may be required depending on area of practice
Current Virginia Driver`s License and on-going checks of driving record with no major infractions (only applies to RTs that drive Rehab Van)

Experience REQUIRED:
Relevant Child Life or Recreational Therapist internship and six months of experience in an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Experience PREFERRED:
Experience in a hospital setting and in a similar specialty/practice area
Previous experience with community reintegration

Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelors Degree in Recreation Therapy, Early Childhood Education and/or Child Life

Education/training PREFERRED:
Fieldwork in a similar specialty/practice area

Independent action(s) required:
Evaluation and treatment of patients with routine diagnoses.
Setting schedule and managing time.
Reporting in patient conferences.
Goal setting for routine diagnoses.
Completion of routine documentation.
Interaction with the interdisciplinary team.
Excellent customer service.
Development of community reintegration program.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Therapist provides direction and guidance for Activities Therapist and COTA staff, supervision for fieldwork students and volunteers.
Additional position requirements:
Cross-coverage to all three treatment teams (as it applies to specialty/practice area).
Saturday and holiday coverage on a rotating basis as applicable.
Evenings for community reintegration activities 1-2 times per week (as it applies to specialty/practice area.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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