City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Job Summary

Plans and implements medically prescribed recreational therapy program for patients based on their diagnosis, acuity, level of function and cognition that supports optimum patient care. Performs in-depth evaluation of patients utilizing a variety of assessment tools that identify patient's cognitive, social, emotional and motor function for leisure/recreation participation. Implements treatment programs primarily through the use of leisure education and skills, adaptive leisure equipment, and activity analysis.
Behavioral Health - De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.
Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, techniques, modalities and their proper application to patient population, where applicable.

Qualifications:

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Certification - Other/NationalRelated

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Marketing, Mgmt of Financial Resources, Mgmt of Staff Resources, Operation and Control, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Writing

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