Recreational Therapist, Med Psych Unit, First Shift, Full-Time

1 month ago

Louisville, United States UofL Health Full time
Overview

Job Title: Recreational TherapistWe are Hiring at Mary & Elizabeth HospitalLocation: 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215Shift Options: Full-Time, First ShiftAbout UsUofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service.Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health – Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.

The hospital partnered with sister facility, UofL Health – Peace Hospital to open a voluntary inpatient medical detox unit at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital to care for patients with substance use disorders. Most recently, Cancer & Blood Specialists, located adjacent to the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital campus, became the third location of UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. At the center, patients will have continuity of care with trusted oncology and hematology providers, along with access to the multidisciplinary care, pioneering research and clinical trials of the Brown Cancer Center. In addition to the hospital, Mary & Elizabeth has three medical plazas on its campus to provide office space for a wide array of primary care and specialty physicians.Our MissionAs an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) serves as part of the multi-disciplinary care team focused on enhancing the rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life of persons served. This position involves, evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting interventions and/or therapeutic recreation activities (which may include pet therapy, community outings, and groups). The CTRS maximizes patient recovery, leisure, community involvement, and advocacy on behalf of persons served. The target population served may vary/shift on a day to day basis.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation (required)• Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred)

Experience: • Candidates with clinical experience working in recreation therapy in a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) setting (preferred)

Certification:• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) accredited by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) (required)

Benefits & PerksCompetitive Pay & Benefits OptionsPaid Vacation, Sick days, and HolidaysFree tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/DomesticPartner401K with Employer MatchOpportunities for Advancement

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