Recreation Therapist, East Campus, Limited

11 hours ago


San Diego, California, United States University of California San Diego Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at the University of California San Diego. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct patient treatment in a variety of groups and individual activities on days, evenings, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, implement, and revise the activities program to meet the needs of patients
  • Assess patient treatment needs, report and document outcomes, and redefine goals in collaboration with the Treatment Team
  • Manage the activity program, including budget, supplies, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Collaborate with the Treatment Team to ensure effective patient care
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment (BART) certification at time of hire, with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months
  • One year of recent experience as a Recreation Therapist in a large, complex healthcare system
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
  • Personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment, and accountability
Working Conditions

The successful candidate must be able to work variable hours, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Compensation

The annual full pay range for this position is $66,612 - $87,709, with an hourly equivalent of $42.01. The hiring pay scale is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs.



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