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Recreational Therapy Specialist

2 months ago


Columbus Ohio, United States Nationwide Children's Hospital Full time

Overview:


The Recreational Therapy Specialist assesses patients, sets therapeutic objectives, implements treatment strategies, provides education for patients and families, and meticulously documents outcomes and progress in the medical records.

This role requires demonstrating competencies in delivering age-appropriate care and services to individuals ranging from infancy to 21 years, as well as select adult populations.


Hours:
This position is contingent/prn/on-call.

Why Join Nationwide Children's Hospital?:
Upon entering our facility, you immediately sense the commitment to care. Engaging with our patient families, you recognize the profound impact of our work. Conversations with our staff reveal a shared passion for making a difference. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, where dedication meets purpose.

We prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as integral to our core values and practices. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.

We seek individuals who embody these values and are eager to contribute their experiences in support of our collective mission.

Our team consists of 14,000 dedicated professionals.

Every one of us plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of the children we serve, as well as those around the globe we may never meet.

Children who lead healthier, more fulfilling lives due to the knowledge we impart.

We understand that a Collaborative Culture is essential to fulfilling our promise of delivering exceptional, innovative care and facilitating groundbreaking research.

Anywhere.

Ask any member of the Nationwide Children's team about their role, and they will express that it is more than just a job. It is a calling—a chance to utilize and develop your talents to create a meaningful impact. Here, our mission is simply to assist children everywhere.

Nationwide Children's Hospital. A place to take pride in.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct evaluations and screenings to identify therapeutic recreational needs, recognizing strengths and areas for improvement, establishing both long-term and short-term objectives, and crafting a personalized treatment plan that incorporates the needs of patients and their families.
  • Implement treatment interventions tailored to each patient's unique requirements and aspirations; monitor progress or changes in the patient's condition and adjust the treatment plan as necessary.
  • Facilitate the patient's transition into the healthcare environment. Support enhancements in the patient's self-image and functional abilities.
  • Document evaluation outcomes, objective status, progress towards objectives, treatment plans, and recommendations. Utilize appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods relevant to the caseload.
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment objectives and therapy plans; guide patients and parents on therapeutic activities to pursue during their stay or at home; document instructions; and assess ongoing adherence and comprehension.
  • Advocate for and coordinate patient referrals to community organizations to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution.

Certifications:
Certification as a Therapeutic Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience as a CTRS is preferred, or completion of a clinical affiliation in pediatrics.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY:
1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS) Climbing stairs/ladders, driving, lifting/carrying up to 60 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 60 lbs., exposure to fumes/gases/vapors, exposure to biohazard waste, outdoor work, and working in varying temperatures.

FREQUENTLY:

34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS) Bending/twisting, squatting/kneeling, utilizing computer skills, lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs., exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids, exposure to communicable diseases and/or pathogens, exposure to chemicals and/or medications, and use of patient equipment.



CONTINUOUSLY:
67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

Standing, walking, sitting, flexing/extending the neck, reaching above shoulder level, and hand usage including grasping, gripping, turning, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. and pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs.

CONTINUOUSLY:
67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER) Audible speech, hearing acuity, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and near/far sight. Problem-solving, decision-making, and data interpretation skills are essential.


The responsibilities outlined above are intended to convey the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this classification.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by individuals in this role, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and manage the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet