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Recreation Therapist - Psych Acute Adult

Remote: 
Hybrid
Contract: 
Experience: 
Junior (1-2 years)
Work from: 
Kansas City (US)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Recreation Therapy., Experience in Behavioral Healthcare preferred., Experience in rehabilitative or SNF setting is a plus., Certification in Recreational Therapy may be required..

Key responsabilities:

  • Conduct therapeutic recreation programs for rehabilitation.
  • Direct patient participation in activities like games and music.
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Job description

Overview:

Saint Joseph MC

 

 

 

Faith-based, 310-bed St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star Award-winning hospital that offers a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the Joint and Spine Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, and the St. Joseph Heart Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the top hospital systems in the country, and is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the country. We believe that sustained, high-quality care and performance improvements are the cornerstone for maintaining and improving healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is an AMAZING place to work!

 

Benefits Statement

We offer:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
  • Substantial PTO
  • Continuing Educational Opportunities
  • Collaborative work teams & cohorts
  • …and much more!

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

Responsibilities:

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience

  1. Bachelors or Masters Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
  2. Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

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Experience

Level of experience: Junior (1-2 years)
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Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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