Recreation Therapist

2 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Children's National Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist at Children's National Hospital facilitates therapeutic recreation group programming for the outpatient/community population. This role is responsible for participant intakes, planning, and implementing recreation therapy services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform and document pertinent intake results, including participant and/or family interview, observation, objective measurements, systems review, and interpretation of findings.
  • Communicate program expectations and outcomes to families and community teams.
  • Utilize outcome measurement tools as per established guidelines.
  • Involve patient/family and/or other caregiver(s) in therapeutic activities and family education related to community health/wellness.
  • Responsible for supporting the Recreation Therapy clinical education program.
  • Assist with the development and/or revision of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and cooperative inter- and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital and system.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy from a National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) accredited institution.
  • Current/eligible for District of Columbia recreation therapist license.
  • National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Working Environment

This job operates in a hospital or office environment.

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.



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