Recreational Therapist PRN

Recreational Therapist PRN – Trinity Health MI

Coordinates a program of recreation therapy services in order to assist patients in recovering from, or adjusting to illness or disability, and in dealing with specific social problems. Confers with physicians and other treatment team members in planning, developing and implementing therapeutic recreational treatment programs. Observes and studies patients’ reactions to recreation therapy activities for signs of progress or regression. Budgets program funds and is responsible for inventory, storage and replacement of equipment and supplies.

Part time

Day Shift

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital – Behavioral Health- 6 East –

Location:

Pontiac, MI –

Schedule:

Contingent (Non‑Benefitted)

• Confers with physicians and other clinical personnel to plan and implement individually tailored programs in Recreation Therapy to provide patients with exercise, social participation, and group interaction.
• Assesses patients’ functional status and confers with physicians and other treatment team members to establish individually tailored patient therapy goals consistent with diagnoses.
• Schedules recreation therapy activities consistent with treatment goals.
• Provides group and individual therapy to assist patients in developing interpersonal relationships, re‑socializing, relieving anxiety, and developing confidence to participate in social activities; offers leisure education and adapted sports.
• Budgets program funds and is responsible for inventory, storage and replacement of equipment; contacts vendors, evaluates products and recommends acquisition of needed supplies and equipment.
• Instructs patients in recreation therapy activities, participates in events, and observes physical, mental and social progress of patients.
• Documents patients’ reactions to various recreation therapy activities and contributes information and progress reports for use in treatment team meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like.
• Provides community re‑integrative activities that teach or re‑teach hobbies, sports and game activities so patients can apply what they have learned in other therapies.
• May perform case‑management duties, including discharge planning, referral source acknowledgement, insurance company and family contacts, and other duties to coordinate the case.
• May train and supervise student interns.
• Supervises Recreation Therapy aides.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships; approaches conflict constructively, helps identify problems, offers solutions, and participates in resolution.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, employee, and visitor information and discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Assumes responsibility for the performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, ensuring personal safety and that of coworkers, and reports all preventable hazards and unsafe practices to management.
• Provides quality patient care by considering age‑specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice and demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation.

Maintains current certification in Recreation Therapy from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Six to twelve months related experience.

• Knowledge of current theory and practice in therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, and with physicians and other treatment team members.
• Analytical skills necessary to design therapeutic recreational activities, observe and note significant patient…