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 equivalent Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation Required 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 Certification Required SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Handle with Care (HWC) with in 6 months of hire Requires 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 Functions ** Other duties that are assigned *Functional Demands Populations ServedLate Childhood (5 years and