Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

Responsibilities

• Respects patient rights and organizational ethics
• Conducts and adjusts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient's symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
• Completes individualized and group therapies to ensure optimal outcomes
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles and group therapy techniques
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff, social workers and attending physician
• Displays thorough knowledge of available community therapeutic resources
• As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW)
• As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
• As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques
• As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective activity therapy techniques
• As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
• Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed
• Provides resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment of patients
• Is a member of the Referral Development Committee. Effectively participates in the referral development process
• Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
• Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
• Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
• Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
• Complete and maintain SECURE Training
• Checks Horizon and Hospital email daily and responds timely
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college with a major in recreational therapy or a related field is preferred
• Certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) if applicable
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program if applicable
• Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols. Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
• Proficient in software applications
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
• At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates respect for patient rights
• Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor
• Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside of the facility
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Ability to write detailed correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.