Recreation Therapist, East Campus - 130718

#130718 Recreation Therapist, East Campus

Initial Review Date: Fri 7/12/2024

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Description

The Recreation Therapist will provide direct patient treatment in a variety of groups and individual activities on days, evenings, and weekends. The therapist will plan, implement, and revise the activities program. The therapist will assess patient's treatment needs, report and document outcomes, and redefine goals in collaboration with the Treatment Team. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the activity program to include: budget, supplies, and CQI.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• BLS/CPR or BART at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment, and accountability.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential.
• One (1) year recent experience as a Recreation Therapist in a large, complex healthcare system.
• Previous experience working in Behavioral Health.
  
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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.
  
  

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $66,612 - $87,709 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $31.90 - $42.01

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