Recreation Therapist

Job Description Responsibilities

RECREATION THERAPIST (TRS or CTRS)

Job Status: Full-time, benefits eligible after days

Work Schedule: Sunday – Thursday OR Tuesday – Saturday. Daily schedule may vary based on activities

Salary: $ , - $, per year based on education, certifications & experience.

• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Leave Plans
• Comprehensive benefits package at affordable rates w/eligibility after days
• Annual Education/Tuition Assistance
• Strong clinical supervision and support
• FREE healthy and delicious meals while working
• Career development opportunities across UHS
  * and its + locations!

• Develops recreation therapy programs designed to meet the therapeutic needs of the patient in the following areas: socially, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
• Ensures that activities are conducted with "safety first" at all times.
• Program covers a broad range of recreation therapy activities including sports, nature study, therapeutic, and social activities
• Performs initial and periodic follow-up on recreation assessments. Ensures that patient's therapeutic recreation needs are addressed as a part of treatment team and appropriate documentation is entered into patient's chart

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before applying please contact Tai Komanec at ()-1

Your Qualifications include:

• Bachelors' degree in Recreation Therapy with a State of Utah license and/or National certification (e.g., TRS, CTRS)
• Familiarity with medical/psychological terminology, human behavior, and principles of psychology
• Willing to work flexible hours which includes traveling and overnight events
• Valid and clear UT drivers license
• Must be at least yrs of age and able to pass background check and drug screen
• Other preferred certifications are:
  Wilderness First Responder (or other Advanced First Aid), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR), Lifeguard certification, knowledge of rappelling, climbing, ropes course and belay system