Job Information
Munson Healthcare Recreational Therapist - Full Time Temporary (Summer) - Gaylord, MI in Gaylord, Michigan
Recreational Therapist
Job Code 336
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Pay Range
Job Summary
This position supports the mission and vision of the inpatient rehab and behavioral health departments by providing care to the patients served on these units.
Education and Experience
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Min/Preferred
Education Level
and/or
Years of Experience
Comments
Required
4 Year / Bachelors Degree
Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation
Preferred
Graduate Degree
Master's degree in therapeutic recreation
Preferred
1
One-year therapeutic recreation preferred with knowledge of and experience with behavioral health and adaptive sports/rehabilitation.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION
Min/Preferred
Certification, Licensure, Registration
Comments
Preferred
Professional Organization Certificate
Professional organization certificate required within one year of hire date.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Key Competencies and Skills
Ability to provide assessments and create/direct group recreation activities.
Essential Duties
Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment to My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.
Provides individualized treatment to patients and thorough assessment, planning, education, intervention, discharge planning and evaluation of outcomes.
Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental recreational programs utilizing hospital and community facilities. This includes community re-entry and adaptive sports
Conducts didactic lectures relating recovery process to activities and leisure time.
Participates in annual competency assessment as well as customer evaluation, clinical staff dialogue, performance appraisals, and staff education.
Documents application of the treatment process focusing on outcome criteria in accordance with hospital, departmental and regulatory agency requirements.
Communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team through case reviews to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Identifies quality improvement needs and participates in implementing improvements.
Conducts ongoing in-service and orientation training for hospital staff and the community.
Maintains effective communications with patients, families, team members and managers as evidenced by mutual support, open communication, trust and support.
Promotes good public relations with department personnel, physicians, other referral sources, patients, families and the community.
Assumes responsibility for continuing education and professional development by attending required in-services and other means of continuing professional education (e.g., readings, classes, workshops).
Keeps interdisciplinary team informed of activities, decisions and changes in patients’ treatment and/or progress.
Adheres to all hospital and department policies.
Monitors utilization of budgeted recreational resources.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Reports To
Reports to the Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services or the Manager of the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.
May receive direction from the Director of Behavioral Health, Medical Director, therapy coordinators or lead counselor.
Organizational Expectations
• Models Munson Healthcare’s Purpose – We Improve Lives
• Embraces and supports the Munson Healthcare Alignment Framework including our Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values, True North Goals, Strategic Vision and Goals, and Operating System.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Receipt and Review of Job Description
Aknowledgement :
I have received and read a copy of this job description, which was discussed with a manager or designee.
Signature:
Date:
11/14/2023
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