Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

2 days ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Therapeutic Recreation Therapist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, you will work with patients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote physical and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities
  • Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
  • Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment, and provides status updates to physicians.
  • Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
  • Educates and trains patients in adaptive recreational skills and need for use of adapted recreational equipment.
  • Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and referral for community services.
  • Completes all required documentation including patient initial evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress of each patient as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
  • Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
  • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Requirements
  • Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
  • No experience required.
Working Conditions

The Therapeutic Recreation Therapist will work in a fast-paced environment and will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. The Therapeutic Recreation Therapist will also be required to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present, and have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.



  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Therapeutic Recreation Therapist to join our team at Advocate Health. As a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing individualized treatment plans to patients, promoting their physical and psychosocial well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans based...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Therapeutic Recreation Therapist to join our team at Advocate Health. As a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing individualized treatment plans to patients, promoting their physical and psychosocial well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Implement Treatment Plans: Establish a...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Aurora Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Therapeutic Recreation Therapist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health. As a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our patients, utilizing your expertise in recreational therapy to promote physical and emotional well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryRogers Behavioral Health is seeking a skilled Recreation Therapist Pool II to join our team. As a key member of our interdisciplinary staff, you will develop, plan, implement, facilitate, direct, and evaluate experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement experiential therapy programs...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job Summary:Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking a skilled Recreation Therapist Pool II to join our team. As a Recreation Therapist Pool II, you will be responsible for developing, planning, implementing, facilitating, directing, and evaluating experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job Summary:Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking a highly skilled Experiential Therapist I to join our team. As an Experiential Therapist I, you will be responsible for developing, planning, implementing, facilitating, directing, and evaluating experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Experiential Therapist to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary staff, you will develop, plan, implement, facilitate, direct, and evaluate experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement experiential therapy programs...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Experiential Therapist to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. As an Experiential Therapist, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing experiential therapeutic programming for patients and residents. You will work closely with our team to create a positive and supportive environment...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Experiential Therapist II to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. The successful candidate will have a strong background in group facilitation, therapeutic programming, and psychosocial functioning.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement experiential therapeutic programming for patients/residents based on...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Experiential Therapist II to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. As a key member of our therapeutic team, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing experiential therapeutic programming for patients and residents. Your expertise in group facilitation, leadership, and communication will...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryRogers Behavioral Health is seeking a highly skilled Experiential Therapist I to join our team. As an Experiential Therapist I, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing experiential therapeutic programming for patients and residents. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong understanding of...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryRogers Behavioral Health is seeking a skilled Experiential Therapist to join our team. As an Experiential Therapist, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing experiential therapy programs in various treatment areas. You will work closely with interdisciplinary staff and community resources to provide high-quality care to...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Retention Bonus: $1000 available for eligible candidates. Schedule: Pool 1 - 4 shifts per month, 8-hour shifts. As a key member of our therapeutic team, the Experiential Therapist I is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, facilitation, direction, and evaluation of innovative therapy programs across various specialized treatment domains....


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Professional Services Group Full time

    Job Title: Mental Health TherapistWe are seeking a skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our team at Professional Services Group. As a Mental Health Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic services to youth and families participating in our agency programs.Job Summary:The Mental Health Therapist will conduct mental health...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality therapeutic services to patients and their families, promoting positive outcomes and supporting their overall well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide Therapeutic Services:...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality therapeutic services to patients and their families, promoting positive outcomes and supporting their overall well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide Therapeutic Services:...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Therapist to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. As a Therapist, you will work in an acute care setting, providing direct social services to patients and their families. Your duties will include developing, coordinating, and facilitating therapeutic treatment services, as well as providing crisis intervention...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rogers Behavioral Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Experiential Therapist to join our team at Rogers Behavioral Health. As an Experiential Therapist, you will be responsible for developing, planning, implementing, facilitating, directing, and evaluating experiential therapy programming in all specialized treatment areas.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Gifted Healthcare Full time

    Respiratory Therapist Job DescriptionGifted Healthcare is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you will be responsible for monitoring and weaning oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, drawing, analyzing, and reporting arterial blood gases and EKG tests.Responsibilities:Deliver...


  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Clinical Management Consultants Full time

    Seeking a Radiation Oncology TherapistWe are a leading healthcare provider seeking a skilled Radiation Oncology Therapist to join our team. As a Radiation Therapist, you will play a critical role in delivering personalized radiation therapy treatments to patients under the supervision of our Radiation Oncologists.About the Role:Deliver ionizing radiation...