• Recreation Therapist

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Job Title: Recreation TherapistDepartment: Therapies Location: Clifton Springs Nursing Home Hours Per Week: Per diemSchedule: Days and evenings based on needs of the facility and recreation department SUMMARY:As a Recreation Therapist, your compassion and creativity assist in keeping our community physically and mentally healthy.

    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:

    + Valid NYS 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.

    + 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)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:

    Clifton Springs

    POSTAL CODE:

    14432

     

    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.