Per Diem Recreation Therapist

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Visalia, California time type:
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R26 Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
** Benefits Eligible
** Not Benefits Eligible
** Work Shift
** Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
** Department
* * 6343 Administration-KHMHPrimary responsibility for providing therapeutic recreation services and performing assessments as ordered by physician. Integral part of multidisciplinary team supporting wellness and recovery of patients.

QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification

Required:

National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or California Recreation Therapist Certificate (RTC).Staff who will supervise interns must show proof of passing both National and State certifications.

Heart Saver AEDKaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  Knowledge of related treatments

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Essential    Plans individual treatment following physician's orders.
Responsible for developing and implementing patient recreational activity programs.
Completes documentation in a timely manner.
Meets departmental productivity requirements.
Maintains surveillance of environmental conditions within therapy services area.
Additional    Assists in the development of policies and procedures, and budget. Assists with orientation of new employees.
Participates in own professional development through continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures. May also participate in professional organization activities.
Participates in employee evaluation process via peer reviews as requested.
Establishes, cultivates and maintains good relationships with all staff, the community, and outside organizations and agencies.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
** Pay Range**$27.90 -$41.85

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
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