Cert Recreation Therapist - Long Term Care - (Mon - Fri, 8a - 4:30p)
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Cert Recreation Therapist - Long Term Care - (Mon - Fri, 8a - 4:30p)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Long Term Care Unit UHLMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Plans and implements Therapeutic Recreation interventions to enhance residents’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being and support daily living and community functioning. Provides mentoring and leadership to non-certified recreation therapists and may assist with supervising TR students. Works independently with limited supervisior
Key Responsibilities
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Evaluate residents, develop individualized Therapeutic Recreation plans, document progress, and modify interventions based on resident needs and responses.
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Plan and facilitate individual and group therapeutic recreation programs using a variety of modalities.
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Participate in multidisciplinary care plan meetings and communicate resident progress, needs, and treatment plans.
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Collaborate with the TR team on department planning, operations, and effective service delivery.
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Maintain equipment and supplies and help ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
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Provide supervision and mentorship to TR interns, assistants, volunteers, and non-certified recreation therapists.
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Maintain professional knowledge and stay current with advances in Therapeutic Recreation.
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Promote quality improvement, patient and staff safety, cultural diversity, and age-appropriate care.
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Provide courteous, respectful service while meeting residents’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
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Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and organizational policies.
Minimum Requirements
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Graduation from college program with major in Therapeutic Recreation.
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), or other professional discipline certification when used in Recreation Therapy activities. Must maintain current certification for continued employment.
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Verbal communication skills required to lead therapeutic activities.
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Written communication skills required to complete required documentation.
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If required by the department or program, must maintain current BCLS or HeartSavers certification.
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If driving is a requirement for the employee, he/she must meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and must continue to meet these requirements as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
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One year experience preferred.
If you’re passionate about helping older adults stay engaged, connected, and active, join our team as a Certified Recreation Therapist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our LTC residents.