What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist II position at Cottage Health System?
QUALIFICATIONS
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
JOB PURPOSE
The Recreation Therapist II interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed recreation therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. Is responsible for clinical assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, transdisciplinary communication and discharage planning. Administers and supervises therapeutic recreation treatments and completes all medical record documentation. Participates in community outreach programming. Participates in program development and quality improvement processes. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: B.S. or B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum: Certified by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification or National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification, or proof of eligibility. Current CA driver's license. BLS certified. Preferred: Current life guarding certification and adapted aquatics experience.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Knowledge of recreation therapy techniques and modalities. Knowledge of body mechanics, including procedure for handling and moving patients.
Preferred: Computer skills. Previous driving experience transporting patients or people with disabilities.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: 12 years
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
JOB PURPOSE
The Recreation Therapist II interprets, organizes, applies and modifies as necessary medically prescribed recreation therapy to inpatients and/or outpatients. Is responsible for clinical assessment, goal setting, treatment planning, transdisciplinary communication and discharage planning. Administers and supervises therapeutic recreation treatments and completes all medical record documentation. Participates in community outreach programming. Participates in program development and quality improvement processes. Competency skills include the ability to provide care in a safe environment utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity to special populations. This includes patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical impairments.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: B.S. or B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum: Certified by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification or National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification, or proof of eligibility. Current CA driver's license. BLS certified. Preferred: Current life guarding certification and adapted aquatics experience.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Knowledge of recreation therapy techniques and modalities. Knowledge of body mechanics, including procedure for handling and moving patients.
Preferred: Computer skills. Previous driving experience transporting patients or people with disabilities.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: 12 years
Recommended Skills
- Aquatic Therapy
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical Works
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Records
- Passenger Service
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