Recreational Therapist - Psychiatric Unit - Full Time - Days at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:
The Recreational Therapist in the Psychiatric Unit is responsible for planning and coordinating therapeutic recreational activities to enhance the physical, social, and emotional well-being of patients. This role involves developing personalized rehabilitation programs, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective treatment plans. The therapist also provides health tips and engages patients through various leisure activities, facilitating skill development for improved quality of life.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients in therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists will plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs to help maintain or improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Core Job Responsibilities
Organize therapy sessions to interact with patients and offer recommendations for physical and mental wellness
Develop and implement rehabilitation programs to help patients adjust to a disability or illness
Ensure treatment plans are suitable for patients’ physical condition and are in accordance with their preferences
Monitor and keep track of patient’s progress to modify treatment program as necessary
Obtain and review patient’s medical records to assess patients abilities, interests, and needs
Provide health tips to patients and their families on leisure activities and lifestyle changes necessary for improved health conditions
Organize and lead patients in recreational activities such as art, sports, music or dance
Liaise with other health care professionals to plan and evaluate therapy programs
Help patients develop skills useful in participating in leisure exercises
Maintain accurate record of patient information, treatment program and recovery progress
Prepare and present reports to treatment team to highlight patients response to therapy
Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 88948
Department PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $54k - $87k Annually
Keywords:
Recreational Therapist, therapeutic activities, patient rehabilitation, physical wellness, mental health, therapeutic recreation, health care, sports therapy, art therapy, patient care
