Certified recreational therapist vs director of therapeutic activities

Differences between certified recreational therapist and director of therapeutic activities duties and responsibilities

Certified recreational therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage ventilator care, intubation, arterial line placement, mechanical ventilation, BIPAP, and CPAP.
• Provide instruction and awareness on use of adaptive equipment.
• Function as a PRN CTRS for an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital.
• Research and purchase adaptive equipment, activity supplies and daily needs for the program.
• Lead and co-lead therapeutic psychiatric rehabilitation groups.
• Create policy and procedure manual for rehabilitation unit van.
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Director of therapeutic activities example responsibilities.

• Manage activity and progress reports including statistical data require by regulators, initial assessments, MDS and IDC documentation.
• Conduct financial screening of perspective admissions, including communicating with Medicare/ Medicaid and private insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits.
• Generate quality assurance reports monthly and quarterly; report to corporate and QA team.
• Participate in daily QA rounds, oversee resident banking, and most purchases for residents.
• Conduct financial screening of perspective admissions, including communicating with Medicare/ Medicaid and private insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits.