Recreational Therapist at Lifepoint Health

Price, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Recreation, Case Management, Patient Evaluation, Group Coordination, Discharge Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Documentation, Patient Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Recreational Therapist Facility Name: Castleview Hospital Schedule: this is a full-time role. Your experience matters Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute A Recreational Therapist who excels in this role performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselor using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities. Additional responsibilities include: * Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients. * Pre-certifies patient care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care. * Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions. * Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the Interdisciplinary Assessments. Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed. * Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization. * Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards. * Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Additional requirements include: * License/Certifications: * UT Recreational Therapist license * Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) * BLS * Experience: one year of experience in recreational therapy in a hospital setting preferred with experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desired Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing tara.baker@lpnt.net. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

Perform structured evaluations and develop goal-directed treatment plans using therapeutic and leisure activities. Coordinate group activities to encourage socialization and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to manage patient progress and discharge planning.