Recreation Spec - Per Diem- Mesa Vista
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Hours
Shift Start Time
Variable
Shift End Time
Variable
Additional Shift Information
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
On-Call Required
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)
$34.645 - $44.703 - $54.761
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Plans and administers treatment for patients with physical or emotional disabilities, illnesses or injuries through the use of interview, cognitive tasks, physical conditioning, social skills programs, media activities etc. in accordance with physician prescription.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Recreation Therapy (or equivalent academic credentials). AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
Previous professional experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric treatment setting Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification -PREFERRED
Essential Functions
Documentation Uses appropriate group titles on documentation each time; charting sheets are dated and signed Provides a clear, concise and objective overview of each session conducted and reflects specific clinical observations. Subjective interpretations are supported with behavioral observations. Uses correct grammar, spelling and approved hospital abbreviations; documents in a legible manner; signs, dates and uses professional designation each time Corrections/late entries are made per guidelinesPatient assessment Meets department guidelines for administering admission assessment when ordered. Recommends at least 3 activities provided by the specific program with times per week noted Follows guidelines for patients discharged and re-admitted within 30 days Integrates information from the assessment to assist with treatment planning Identifies goals and timelines in concert with the patient's own goals and abilitiesTreatment Provides a balance and variety of groups that focus on the physical, social and cognitive needs of the patients. Activities are goal-oriented and individualized to enable each patient to achieve program/treatment goals. Demonstrates ability to select and/or modify activities taking into consideration age appropriateness, cultural, economic, social and educational needs of the patient. Regularly assesses effectiveness of programming. Communicates goals and purpose of each activity in a clear, knowledgeable and understandable manner.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
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