Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

The Activities Therapist will provide a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program to patients on the Inpatient Unit. This includes coordination and provision of recreation/leisure activities, inservice/teaching to medical, nursing, and ancillary services, and assessment, planning, and provision of system enhancements to meet the needs of the hospital patient population.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and provide recreation/leisure activities to patients on the Inpatient Unit
  • Provide inservice/teaching to medical, nursing, and ancillary services to enhance patient participation
  • Assess, plan, and provide system enhancements to meet the needs of the hospital patient population
  • Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities
  • Manage the activities of volunteers who participate in the program
  • Liaison to hospital audiences, including providing program development and statistical reports
Requirements
  • Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 18 credits in Recreation, Physical Education, Dance, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, and 12 credits in Psychology, Social Psychology, Group Work, Group Dynamics, and/or related field
  • One year of full-time experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising a recreation activities program in a hospital or healthcare facility
Preferred Qualifications
  • Tour 2 / 8:00am - 4:00pm
About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is a comprehensive healthcare system that provides high-quality care to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay. Our mission is to deliver exceptional patient care, improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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