Recreational Therapist (Inpatient Psych.)

Posted:
7/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Recreational Therapist (Inpatient Psych.)
  • Location:  Highland Park, IL
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
  • Hours:  40/hrs a week (Day, M-F)
  • Required Travel:  N/A

What you will need:

  • License: N/A
  • Education: Graduate of a school of Therapeutic Recreation with possession of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Certification: CPR Certification required. Certified and/or registered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRS).
  • Experience: Minimum of one-year work experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred
  • Skills: N/A

What you will need:

  • License: N/A
  • Education: Graduate of a school of Therapeutic Recreation with possession of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Certification: CPR Certification required. Certified and/or registered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRS).
  • Experience: Minimum of one-year work experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred
  • Skills: N/A

 

What you will do:

  • Provides therapeutic recreation services including leisure assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning for all appropriate patients on specified units
  • Maintains therapeutic recreation activity area, equipment and supply inventory as needed
  • Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, treatment plan, patient education, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare third party payers, and JCAHO.
  • Confers with other staff therapists, physicians and other related personnel regarding progress of patient/resident as needed

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking at designated locations
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities