Mgr - Recreation Therapy

Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapy Manager provides a program of therapeutic recreational and expressive therapy services to patients and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and supports the facility's treatment program and philosphy.

This role serves as the department's fiscal manager and understands the department's expenses and revenues. This role does have direct reports and manage employee time inclusive of tracking worked hours/shifts/call outs/PTO.

The Recreation Therapy Manager carries out the personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management and audit. The position observes groups and audit notes, develops groups and programs ensuring age and diagnosis appropriate, modifies groups according to changing needs of the patients and the patient community.

Assists the Recreation Therapy team with assessments on all assigned cases. Meets with each resident within timelines given, summarizing individual ability, motivation and preference. Facilitates trainings for staff related to group facilitation and documentation of groups as needed or requested by Directors/Managers. Coordinates hospital-wide activities including patients, their families and staff. Recommends to the treatment team effective alternatives or modification to treatment plans based on the patient progress and response to treatment plan.

Provides therapeutic recreation and expressive therapy groups. The ideal candidate will be able to perform jobs/assignments with minimal supervision. Have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles. Capability of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a consist ant basis. Effective communication skills. Effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills as well as written and verbal.

Strong working knowledge of computers.

The ideal candidate must hold either a valid/active and in good standing Occupational Therapy license or CTRSS certification.

• Full Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Assistanace with Studen Loan repayment
• Assistance with CEU, Conference Reimbursements
• 401(K) with company match
• Discounted stock plan
• Referral bonus program
• Free meals
• Free parking
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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What We Want to See from You! (Job Requirements)

• Masters Degree (PREFERRED)or a combination of Bachelors Degree AND CTRSS certification
• Occupational Therapy license or CTRSS…