Recreation Therapist

4 weeks ago

St Helena, United States Adventist Health Full time
Job Description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary:

Plans, directs, and coordinates recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities or injuries, or mental illnesses. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music and community outings.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
  • Master's Degree: Preferred
  • Dance and Movement or Art or Drama or Music or Yoga or Recreational Therapy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
  • National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) certification: Preferred
  • Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
  • Assesses patients using information from observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, the clients' families, and the clients themselves. Develops and implements therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients' needs and interests. Helps patients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities.
  • Performs patient care in accordance with identified needs and established policies, procedures and protocols. Plans treatment programs. Evaluates patient's response to interventions. Modifies treatment plan appropriately.
  • Works in conjunction or collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and physical and occupational therapists.
  • Documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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