What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist Per Diem position at Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge?
Summary
Provide therapeutic recreation services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Coordinate technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Recreation/leisure needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines.
-Realistic, expected outcomes are developed based on objective goals for patient performance.
-Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients' age, and situation for discharge and is developed with input from patient, family and team members.
-Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals and consideration of home constraints.
-Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines.
-Therapy and healthcare students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations.
-Performance improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices.
Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist [CTRS] - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Effective problem solving skills for therapeutic recreation evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background. - Demonstrate basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals. - Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. - Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of patient populations. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. - High level of service delivery. - Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.
Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist [CTRS] - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Effective problem solving skills for therapeutic recreation evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background. - Demonstrate basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals. - Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. - Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of patient populations. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. - High level of service delivery. - Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
Physical Requirements
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.