What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Recreation Therapist (Per Diem) position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Certified Recreation Therapist provides clinical services to clients including assessments, treatment planning, recreational/adjunctive therapy individual and therapeutic patient groups.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
- Professional certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) or eligible for professional certification as CTRS with a passing score on the NCTRC exam.
- BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
- Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!