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

• Evaluate residents, develop individualized Therapeutic Recreation plans, document progress, and modify interventions based on resident needs and responses.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapeutic recreation programs using a variety of modalities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care plan meetings and communicate resident progress, needs, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the TR team on department planning, operations, and effective service delivery.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and help ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to TR interns, assistants, volunteers, and non-certified recreation therapists.
• Maintain professional knowledge and stay current with advances in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Promote quality improvement, patient and staff safety, cultural diversity, and age-appropriate care.
• Provide courteous, respectful service while meeting residents’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and organizational policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from college program with major in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), or other professional discipline certification when used in Recreation Therapy activities. Must maintain current certification for continued employment.
• Verbal communication skills required to lead therapeutic activities.
• Written communication skills required to complete required documentation.
• If required by the department or program, must maintain current BCLS or HeartSavers certification.
• 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

• 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.