Recreation Therapist I

6 days ago

Santa Barbara, United States Cottage Health Full time

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: B.S. or B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Certified by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification or National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Current CA driver's license. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Preferred: Current life guarding certification and adapted aquatics experience.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Knowledge of recreation therapy techniques and modalities. Knowledge of body mechanics, including procedure for handling and moving patients. Basic computer skills for chart review and documentation in electronic medical record.

Preferred: Previous driving experience in transporting patients or people with disabilities

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Entry level to 6 months of experience as a Recreation Therapist
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.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

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Therapeutic Rec and Comm Prog, Full Time, 8 Hour, Day Shift, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

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