Therapeutic recreation specialist job description

Children's Hospital of New Orleans is a leader in Pediatric care throughout the Southeast region. We are seeking a dynamic Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist. The mission of making care available to all children has allowed Children's to grow as an organization. Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit medical center offering the most advanced pediatric care for children from birth to 21 years. With over 40 pediatric specialties and more than 400 physicians, it is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana and the Gulf South. We invite you to experience the magic of Children's Hospital.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for providing evaluation and direct treatment services for infants, toddlers, school age children, adolescents, young adults and their families. These services are designed to improve patient's social, emotional, physical, cognitive and leisure skills. Treatment and program planning is designed to promote family centered care and education, reduce distress, increase coping, provide activities for normalization, promote social interaction, and improve functional skills through play and recreational activities. The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will work in the community setting as part of the community reintegration program. JOB

DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER: The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Children's Hospital reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum Required: Baccalaureate degree or equivalency in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy from an accredited college or university. Preferred: Experience:
Minimum Required: Clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting is preferred

Preferred: Two years' clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting is preferred License/Certification:

Minimum Required: Must be eligible to be credentialed as a CTRS per the American Therapeutic Recreation Association guidelines and requirements (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification) within one year of hire

Preferred: Credentialed as a CTRS Special Skills/Training: Minimum Required: eligible to become CPR certified; CPI trained, Trach trained, and must have driver's license and eligible to obtain chauffer's license

Preferred: CPR certification; valid chauffer's license Reporting Relationships: Does this position formally supervisor employees? No If yes, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively

As a member of our team, you will not only experience personal reward, you will also find tangible benefits for you and your family. For more information please go to www.chnola.org . Children's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adolescents, adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), provides assessment, individualized intervention planning, treatment planning and group therapy to further patient/family/group progress in treatment according to Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, the Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement standards.
Essential Functions:

Provides direct therapeutic recreation therapy services in accordance with accepted standards of therapeutic recreation practice in a timely fashion as outlined by Joint Commission, Federal and State Regulations, and the Hospital's Mission statement and CQI monitors.
Plans and conducts individual and group therapy as assigned by physician's order.
Completes all necessary paperwork/documents within 72 hours of admission. (Conducts, assesses and interprets completion of Comprehensive Integrated Assessment, reviews all multidisciplinary assessments and compiles a Multidisciplinary Treatment Integration under the supervision of the attending physician.
Performs chart audits of the recreational activities provided to patients.
Participates as an active member of the treatment team, attending meetings and reporting on assigned patients and progress toward treatment goals.
Documents in a timely manner in the medical record the services rendered.
Communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to patients and their families and identifies safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs.
Conducts treatments and discharge planning in accordance with age/disability/cultural needs, and involving members of the patient's support system in decision making as appropriate.
Develops, plans and provides in-services for inter/intra - community/staff on a minimum of a bi-annual basis.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and CTRS license and maintain yearly certification. Prefer three (3) years experience clinical practice in inpatient acute care and one-year supervisory experience.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related, disability-related needs of the patients served on assignment. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age related care/disability/cultural sensitivity related care to adolescent, chronically mentally ill, adult, geriatric, chemically dependent, and dually diagnosed patient populations. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependency and the family dynamics, which accompany them. Must have basic knowledge of chronic mental illness. Have in-depth knowledge of clinical therapy modalities. Have excellent communication and group/process skills as related to age specific patient needs. Be versatile, flexible and able to perform in stressful situations. Have good time management and organization skills. Be capable of coordinating multi-faceted workload. Must be able to work under close supervision. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program.

Subject to many interruptions. Pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

* Plans, organizes and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education. Interviews the person served to assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitor progress and recommends changes modifications to program as required.
* Consult with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding therapeutic recreation goals for program referrals. Coordinate activities with staff/rehabilitation team and participate in care planning meetings.
* Communicate with community service organizations to develop resources for recreational programs. Act as liaison to outside community recreation/leisure avocation agencies.
* Design community reintegration activities to assist the person receiving services with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity. Assist the person receiving services in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function.
* Provide training to the person receiving services and as appropriate, all others involved in that person's rehabilitation. Analyze and document the result of any training.
* Perform a thorough evaluation, assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and set measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team. Adjust treatment to achieve maximum results.
* Responsible to apply professional knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice, to facilitate problem resolutions, and thereby the achievement of individualized goals and outcomes for the person served.
* Report progress to the rehabilitation staff, person receiving services and family members.
* Observe/document and report changes in the condition of the person served to the Clinical Coordinator/designee, attending physician and other treatment team members as appropriate.
* Provide treatment progress and status documentation in accordance with the Plan of Treatment.
* Participate in the team process provide input and effective treatment strategies. Attend case conference and family educational meetings.
* Develop, teach and assess the plan of treatment. Guide the Rehabilitation Specialist/Certified Nursing Assistant in fulfillment of the plan. Use appropriate methods and tools in all teaching and training activities, including those associated with discharge.
* Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interest of the person served.
* Collect and document items necessary for the organization to complete a thorough and effective program evaluation and program improvement.
* Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy and regulations. Maintain and enhance clinical practice skills.
* Perform other duties as assigned in response to the person serviced, office and/or program needs.

Qualifications

* Current Cardiopulmonary Rescutiation certification is required.
* The candidate must successfully complete any/all required pre-employment evaluation test(s) per policy in each assigned area of practice.
* Good organizational and communication skills are needed.
* Ability to function with minimum supervision.
* Reliable transportation is required.
* Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or the equivalent plus a minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience is required.
* Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques generally required. Knowledge of therapeutic recreation program design and the ability to obtain National Thereaputic Recreational Specialist certification within one year of employment required. Maintain professional license and/or certification as required by the state in which the therapist practices. Effective communication skills also required.

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions is a revolutionary neuro rehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people - who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury or stroke/CVA through accident or illness - regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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