Recreational Therapist, Part Time

Company: Memorial Regional South Campus
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Recreational Therapist, Part Time - Days, RSC: Inpatient Rehabilitation - Hollywood, FL --;--; Summary:Performs evaluations and develops a treatment plan using therapeutic recreational and leisure activities as modalities of treatment in individual sessions, small groups and large groups. --; Detailed responsibilities:--- Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.--- Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.--- Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.--- Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community. Competencies and skills:Essential:--- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct. --- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.--- ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.--- RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.--- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"--- RECREATIONAL TREATMENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES: Designs and delivers recreational therapy to patients with illness or disabling conditions. --- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with various audiences using the most appropriate method for the situation. --- PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems. --; --; Education:Essential:--- Bachelors --; Education specialization:Essential:--- Recreation Therapy Credentials:Essential:--- BLS Certification Education equivalent experience:Essential:--- --; Other information:Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. --; --; Working conditions:Essential:--- Bending and Stooping--;--;--; 80.00%--- Climbing--;--;--; 40.00%--- Keyboard Entry--;--;--; 80.00%--- Kneeling--;--;--; 60.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient--;--;--; 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient--;--;--; 60.00%--- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient--;--;--; 40.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient--;--;--; 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient--;--;--; 60.00%--- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient--;--;--; 40.00%--- Reaching--;--;--; 80.00%--- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm--;--;--; 80.00%--- Running--;--;--; 40.00%--- Sitting--;--;--; 40.00%--- Squatting--;--;--; 80.00%--- Standing--;--;--; 80.00%--- Walking--;--;--; 80.00%--- Audible Speech--;--;--; 80.00%--- Hearing Acuity--;--;--; 80.00%--- Smelling Acuity--;--;--; 40.00%--- Depth Perception--;--;--; 80.00%--- Distinguish Color--;--;--; 80.00%--- Seeing - Far--;--;--; 80.00%--- Seeing - Near--;--;--; 80.00%--- Bio hazardous Waste--;--;--; 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Respiratory--;--;--; 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion--;--;--; 60.00%--- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids--;--;--; 80.00%--- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens--;--;--; 80.00%--- Cytotoxic Chemicals--;--;--; 40.00%--- Dust--;--;--; 80.00%--- Gas/Vapors/Fumes--;--;--; 60.00%--- Hazardous Chemicals--;--;--; 40.00%--- Hazardous Medication--;--;--; 40.00%--- Latex--;--;--; 40.00%--- Computer Monitor--;--;--; 80.00%--- Domestic Animals--;--;--; 60.00%--- Fire Risk--;--;--; 40.00%--- Heating Devices--;--;--; 60.00%--- Magnetic Fields--;--;--; 40.00%--- Moving Mechanical Parts--;--;--; 80.00%--- Needles/Sharp Objects--;--;--; 60.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces--;--;--; 60.00% --;--; --; Organizational Profile: Memorial Regional Hospital South is the home of Memorial Rehabilitation Institute and provides a wide range of healthcare services to the South Florida region. With 280 beds and 505 employees, Memorial Regional Hospital South offers compassionate care and services such as: --- Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, featuring an 89-bed inpatient program, a comprehensive outpatient program, and more, to get patients "Back to Their MAX" --- Emergency Department --- Hospice Unit --- Laboratory Services --- Molecular Laboratory --- Podiatry Residency Program --- Surgical Services --- Women's Imaging Center --- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Offices --- Rehabilitation Psychology Department A leader in rehabilitation, Memorial Regional Hospital South has also been recognized by The Leapfrog Group, which has consistently awarded the facility with an "A" Rating for Patient Safety, and by Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award for emergency room and outpatient Patient Satisfaction. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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