Recreational Therapist

4 weeks ago

Danbury, Connecticut, United States Nuvance Health Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team at Nuvance Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing therapeutic activities and treatment to patients to remediate functional abilities and assist in diagnostic and personality evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess patients' social, emotional, physical, leisure, and cognitive abilities.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, including writing goals and objectives, and updating treatment plans as needed.
  • Implement treatment with intervention techniques, conduct groups, and design programs based on population needs.
  • Prepare individual patient progress notes, discharge summaries, and planning related to leisure activities.
  • Communicate verbally with staff regarding patients and maintain supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain a network with other health professionals, activities therapists, and community services.
  • Develop resources and contacts for patients' community involvement.
  • Fulfill all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge and skill of group dynamics, professional standards, and community resources.
  • Therapeutic Recreational Specialist Certification required.
  • Minimum Experience: 3 years.

Working Conditions:

  • Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity.
  • Occupational: Some occupational risk.
  • Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
  • Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.

Salary Range: $46.28 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

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