Recreation Therapist

3 weeks ago

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist is a vital member of the Community Living Center team in the Patient Care Service at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. As a Recreation Therapist, you will be responsible for providing treatment interventions that incorporate the four-step process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient treatment services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Completes comprehensive clinical recreational/leisure functional assessments.
  • Develops comprehensive individualized goals and implements a treatment plan/care plan, making adaptations and modifications as needed to ensure optimum outcomes.
  • Independently develops outcome-based, specific therapeutic recreation interventions.
  • Frequently selects, adapts, and/or modifies recreation modalities/treatment in accordance with patient current abilities, goals, and interests.
  • Conducts discharge plans as needed.
  • Recommends adaptations, modifications, and/or assistive technology to meet a patient's assessed needs and preferences in recreation therapy.
  • Utilizes sophisticated techniques/strategies to improve or support clinical outcomes.
  • Exercises resourcefulness in providing individualized, unique, effective methods and procedures when implementing therapeutic interventions.
  • Performs documentation of patient care, including assessments, progress notes, encounters, consultations, care plans, and other reports as needed.
  • Uses Recreation Therapy expertise for direct service delivery to patients.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert to staff, students, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Serves as Recreation Therapy representative on interdisciplinary teams, committees, and meetings as assigned or needed.
  • Communicates significant changes in Veteran's condition and/or treatment to the Provider and/or interdisciplinary treatment team.
Requirements
  • Citizen of the United States (U.S.).
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.
  • Current certification as a CTRS by the NCTRC.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and educate patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate the treatment process.
  • Knowledge to apply evidence-based and best practice therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Work Environment

The Recreation Therapist will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing treatment interventions to patients with complex medical or mental health issues. The ideal candidate will be able to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks effectively.

What We Offer

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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