Therapeutic Rec Specialist- Weekend Flex

Therapeutic Rec Specialist- Weekend Flex

Roanoke, VA, US, 24014

Employment Status Flex Shift Weekends Only Facility Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building Requisition Number 143860

Job Summary

Helping patients improve their overall quality of life calls for a touch of inspiration, professional expertise, and the tools to build a personalized rehabilitation plan.

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist uses patient centered therapy, education and recreational opportunities to improve and maintain physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or social functioning to enhance patients’ independent living skills.

Job duties of the Therapeutic Rec Specialist include, but are not limited to the following

Assesses, plans and implements leisure activities (, arts, crafts, music, games, community re-entry outings) to help improve the functional skills of patients chged by varying degrees of physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or social disabilities. Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment and takes into consideration the patient’s developmental/chronological age when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member. Documents in the patient’s medical record and complete other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures. Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, managers and other members of the health care team.

Hours would be Sat/Sun 8am-5pm

At Carilion Clinic, our team (provides care) in a forward-thinking environment. In this job, you will thrive through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition options.

Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities we live in.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Graduate of an accredited program in Therapeutic Recreation with a

Experience Degree or equivalent 8 years of experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration A HA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications Good interpersonal and communication skills. BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment, and successful completion of defensive driving course within six months of employment.

Our Values

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members

Collaboration Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Curiosity Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

Requisition Number 143860 
Employment Status Flex 
Location Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building 
Shift Weekends Only 
Shift Details Sat/Sun 8am-5pm

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