We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing group and individual recreation interventions to patients in skilled nursing homes or assisted living settings.

Duties

• Develop and lead quality recreation therapy processing groups and 1:1 interventions

• Provide care tailored to adult patients with various conditions including mental health and substance use disorders

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to integrate recreational therapy into overall patient care

• Develop and implement new therapeutic recreation activities in existing facility programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed Recreation Therapist (TRS, MTRS)

• Previous experience working with geriatric patient populations in nursing care facilities

Abilities Required

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees, representative of other agencies, and the public.

• Perform duties requiring considerable exercise of independent judgment.

• Interact with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients and the treatment team.

Pay: $52,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Application Instructions

Contact Kristina Couron at 801-831-8463 or olc@trconnections.com for more information.

Location:

Various Areas in UT

Bella Terra Skilled Nursing and Rehab is seeking a motivated and creative Recreational Therapist/Technician to join our amazing team! Bella Terra Skilled Nursing and Rehab is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing Facility nestled in the beautiful red-rock mountains of St. George, UT, just minutes from several National Parks and tourist attractions. We offer Community Dining options, a secure Memory Care unit, and an open Rehabilitative Gym where restorative therapies are practiced. There are also several outdoor patios accessible from various areas of the facility. Bella Terra accepts Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care Residents. We offer private and shared options for rooming.  

Responsibilities

• The Recreational Therapist/Technician (CTRS/TRT) works under the supervision of the Recreational Therapy Director (CTRS), to meet the needs of residents in the facility. 

• The Recreational Therapist/Technician assists the Director in implementing the APIED process with residents in the facility. T

• hey work to meet the residents’ emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs, as identified in their plan of care. This will be accomplished through a variety of means, including but not limited to involvement in inter-disciplinary team meetings for planning of care, 1:1 interventions, small resident groups, large social gatherings (such as for holidays), outings into the community, and walks around the facility grounds. 

• The Recreational Therapist/Technician will be responsible for assisting where needed in Assessing assigned residents’ needs, Planning a person-centered program of care, Implementing goal-focused interventions, Evaluating effectiveness of implemented programs, and Documenting resident progress towards identified goals. 

• Additionally, the Recreational Therapist/Technician may be responsible to occasionally assist with other needful tasks, as assigned by the Recreational Therapy Director. 

Qualifications

• Must receive (or be eligible to receive within 6 mo. of hire) and maintain CTRS (or TRT) certification  

• Must receive (or be eligible to receive within 6 mo. of hire) and maintain TRS (or TRT) licensure 

• CPR Certification offered, may be obtained upon hire 

• Food Handler’s Permit required, may be obtained upon hire 

• Must have ability to work independently and be self-motivated, organize and prioritize work and assignments, meet deadlines, document, and communicate clearly.  

• Be creative, reliable, and flexible.  

• Work well with people of all ages, think clearly, and make appropriate decisions. 

• Should have a Valid Driver's License 

Application Instructions

Reach out to Charity Payne at 385-309-5860 (call/text) or charity@bellaterranursing.com for more information or with interest in the position. 

Location:

Saint George, UT

Join our Rehab Team in a role where you are valued and have the ability to strengthen the importance of  Recreation Therapy in psychiatric rehabilitation. You will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive Recreation Therapy services.

We offer job stability, a meaningful career, internal promotional opportunities, and  flexibility of hours in a 40-hour work week.   Retirement and benefits are ideal — start a long-term career that supports a healthy work-life balance. 

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.  

Responsibilities

• Provide Therapeutic Recreation assessments

• Document and evaluate the patient's response/outcomes to the plan in the patient's medical records

• Facilitate and provide active treatment programs/interventions for the assigned ward, unit, or population 

• Develop Therapeutic Recreation clinical programs

• Serve as a member of committees as an appointed representative of rehabilitation services

• Provide treatment within the Treatment Malls with access to the following resources to support programming; full-size gym, wellness centers, state-operated library, art/craft rooms, wood shop, bowling alley, and healing gardens. Inclusive of multiple rooms that offer resources to support technology use when facilitating groups

• Patients may also be assessed to determine readiness for Community Reintegration, participate in nature walks on campus, dock fishing at West Medical Lake, and attend hospital café to teach and practice community skills

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program

• Applicants must hold CTRS Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 

• Must register with the Washington State Department of Health as a Recreation Therapist

• Ability to obtain WA State Food Handler’s Card within 14 days of employment

Who We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of group behavior and dynamics

• Experience in intervening and de-escalating clients

• Ability to work with all patients in a therapeutic manner

• Knowledge of behavioral health issues and recovery principles

• Leadership, planning, and facilitation skills

Application Instructions

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4616843/dshs-esh-recreation-therapist-2?keywords=ESH&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Location:

Spokane County - Medical Lake, WA