• Recreation Therapist

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Job Title: Recreation Therapist

     

    Department: Therapies

     

    Hours Per Week: 40

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8am-4:30pm with a 30 minute lunch

    SUMMARY:

    Is responsible for organizing and conducting a comprehensive, therapeutic recreation program designed to meet the needs and interests of the individuals it serves. The activities will provide an opportunity for expression of creative talent, entertainment, socialization, exercise, relaxation, mental stimulation and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The program is set up in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards as well as established policies and procedures. It is part of the client’s total care plan as ordered by the physician and subject to the client’s restrictions, limitations, and preferences.

     

    This position is with the Eastside team of ElderONE. We provide recreation to elderly nuns and priests within their home. If you have a passion for recreation and connecting with the Elderly, you may be a great asset to our team. As a PACE program, the Interdisciplinary Team works together to meet the social, medical, and leisure needs of all of our participants.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Performs a comprehensive, initial assessment of clients to determine course of action. The associated plan of care addresses a program of therapeutic activities tailored to the needs, restrictions, limitations, and preferences of the individuals.

    + Develops and implements a treatment program and revises the plan as necessary.

    + Communicates any physical or emotional health changes in clients.

    + Documents evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other reports as required by the profession and the department.

    + Maintains the schedule of Therapeutic Recreation programs to be offered according to the client’s needs and interests.

    + Works with client’s family requests for routine, special services when possible and encourages family and friends to participate in programs with clients, such as chaperoning field trips.

    + Foster relationships in the community in order to strengthen ties between the community and the clients.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + New York State Drivers License

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Music or Art Therapy, Human Services, Gerontology or related fields preferred.

    + Experience in specialty area preferred.

    + Previous experience planning, organizing, and implementing a quality activity program in a long term care setting preferred.

    + FOR ElderONE EMPLOYMENT: 1 year experience with frail elderly population preferred

    + CPR certification preferred.

    + Current certification or eligibility through NCTRC or accrediting body preferred.

    EDUCATION:

    BS (Required)

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $20.00 - $27.00

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14617

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.