Recreation Therapist

COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A RECREATION THERAPIST AT CHAMBERLIN HEALTHCARE CENTER!

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will provide therapeutic recreation services to adult patients including evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of an individualized treatment program and related documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Complete a functional assessment of the patient using appropriate therapeutic assessment tool.
• Develop individualized treatment programs consistent with patient's diagnosis, status, and goals.
• Establish a plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patient's goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of patient and caregiver, physical/mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
• Make recommendations for discharge, including appropriate referrals.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment program in collaboration with the treatment team that is consistent with patient diagnosis, status, and goals.
• Develop and implement patient activities in collaboration with other team members as appropriate.
• Identify patients appropriate for activities based on functional status.
• Lead/co-lead therapeutic groups and individual activities for patients.
  
  

We have a great knowledgeable staff, and we are looking for someone that wants to be a part of an experienced, caring team. This is a full time, salaried position which will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or related field or 90-hr. course for activity professionals and continuing education.
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.
  
  

About Us

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients and family members care for and about one another.

Qualified candidates, apply now for a chance to join our outstanding team!