Therapeutic Recreation Specialist-Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

• Assesses patient and implements recreation, leisure and community based individual and group interventions for patients 0-21years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of patients' birth to 21years of age
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients served
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage goal oriented individual and group programming
• Advocates for patients by addressing clinical and psychosocial issues at team, in progress notes, and in conversation
• Advocates for community re-integration and wellness oriented recreation and leisure opportunities
• Demonstrates the ability to independently plan and carry out community re-entry programs, Sibshops programs, Abilities Adventures, outpatient clinics or special events as assigned
• Demonstrates ongoing assessments of patient's overall wellness and utilizes appropriate and varied recreation and leisure interventions
• Completes evaluation and progress notes for each patient per policy; and prepares patient specific protocols as requested
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Documents patient behaviors and progress towards goals in medical chart. Communicates regularly with patients, families and hospital staff.
• Interviews, trains and supervises volunteers, students and interns.
• Demonstrates and promotes excellence in customer service.
• Able to independently plan, lead and evaluate internal and external groups and special events.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Requirements
  • BS/BA Degree in Therapeutic Recreation; Community Recreation and Sports Management or related field.
• Licensure, Certification and Registration
• Work Orientation and Experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area
  • Effective July 1, 2009, must be certified in Therapeutic Recreation at time of hire or obtain certification within first six months of hire. Anyone hired prior to July 1, 2009, and not currently certified, but in good standing at MWPH, may be grandfathered in to that role.
  •  CPR (May be obtained within three months of hire)
  • Internship with a Theraputic Recreation program; under the direction of a Certified Therapuetic Recreation Specialist. Experience in planning and leading activities and community re-entry programs, documentation and assessment of children and adolescents with special needs required.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and members of the healthcare team.
  • Able to effectively manage children with special physical and psychosocial needs in a group or individual setting.
  • Able to bend, stoop and lift children of varying weight and sizes up to 50 lbs unassisted.
  • Respiratory Training (may be obtained within three months of hire).
  • Wellness Training/Aggressive Behavior Management Training.
  • Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and verbal context

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervision Received
  • Reports to assigned Senior Specialist or Manager Child Life and Therapeutic Recreation
• Supervision Exercised
  • As assigned, assists in the orientation and training of assigned staff, interns, students and volunteers.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members and staff.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Operates patient care equipment specific to the age, condition and location of the patient such as adaptive equipment, feeding tubes and pumps, oxygen administration equipment and respiratory care equipment. Operates electrical games and computers.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Limited risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol. Subjected to irregular hours, occasional stress due to emergency situations or multiple demands.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.

 Revised 12/4/19