Recreational Therapist PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Recreational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Recreational Therapist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

We are currently looking for a Recreational Therapist to join our team. As our Therapist, you will assist patients in regaining or developing their highest functional level considering their impairments. You will also participate in the Performance Improvement Program as well as the educational and orientation programs. You will train support personnel too. If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will perform evaluations and provide personalized therapeutic recreational programs to restore, remediate or rehabilitate a patients physical, mental and emotional well‑being.
• You will participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively impact overall patient experience.
• You will document patient activities and progress, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify it as necessary to improve treatment outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Activities Therapy
• One year experience working in therapeutic recreation programs preferred
• Current CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), MT‑BS (Music Therapist – Board Certified). ATR‑BC (Art Therapist – Board Certified) or BC‑DMT (Board Certified Dance /Movement Therapist
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA (American Heart Association)
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) required within 60 days of hire in Behavioral Health Unit
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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• Bachelors Degree
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or Art…