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Recreation Therapist at FMOLHS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recreation Therapy, Program Design, Coordination, Implementation, Patient Documentation, Case Load Management, Behavior Monitoring, Treatment Team Participation, Educational Programs, Student Supervision, Volunteer Supervision, Compassion, Respect, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Designs, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive program for individuals in emotional distress which integrates the principles and theories of Recreation Therapy. The Recreation Therapist conducts sessions for assigned groups according to professional standards of practice, expedites patient documentation and reports according to department policy, manages an assigned case load, monitors patient behavior and reactions, and expresses genuine interest in patient progress. Other responsibilities include promptly reporting unusual incidents to supervisory personnel, maintaining current knowledge of procedures, observing all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, participating in treatment team meetings and educational programs, and supervising students and volunteers. The Therapist demonstrates compassion and respect for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.

Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapist designs, coordinates, and implements comprehensive programs for individuals in emotional distress using Recreation Therapy principles, conducting group sessions according to professional standards. Responsibilities also include managing a case load, expediting patient documentation, monitoring patient reactions, and reporting unusual incidents promptly.