Recreation Therapist

Maria Parham Health Recreation Therapist - Franklin

Job Summary

The Recreation Therapist (RT) plans and conducts scheduled recreation therapy group sessions/ programs, and individual sessions as needed. The RT will participate in co-treatment activities with other disciplines as identified. The RT is responsible for completing assessment data, care planning and routine documentation related to leisure functioning. RTs participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team on all matters concerning the patient.

Reports to: Program Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade: G21

EEO: 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers

Job Requirements

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation

Required Licenses[North Carolina, United States] Recreational Therapist

Licensed by the state of North Carolina through The North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Certified in the United Stated through The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Required SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Handle with Care (HWC) with in 6 months of hire

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.

Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.

Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.

Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

Nonessential Functions

Other duties that are assigned

Functional Demands

Populations ServedLate Childhood (5 years and <13 years)Adolescent (13 and <17 years)Young Adult (17 to <30 years)Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyClimbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyKeyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyKneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Moving Patients X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyReaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRunning rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlySitting rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlySquatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyStanding rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyWalking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyHearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Far rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyDust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLatex X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Organizational Expectations

Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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