Recreational Therapist

2 months ago

Branson, United States CoxHealth Full time

Summary

Best in Class Work Environment

Benefits

Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more
No cost eCare visits
Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
Retirement with employer match up to 5%
Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store

Job Summary

Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.

Job Requirements

Education
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Leisure Studies with emphasis on recreational therapy or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)
Experience
- Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred
Skills
- Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
- Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
- Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
- Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
- Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
- Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Appropriate assessment skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire
- Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist