Recreational Therapist - part-time
Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary:Sovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate
who will evaluate and provides therapeutic activities for patients
in the Behavioral Health Unit. Performs structured evaluations and
develops a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care
counselor using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.
- - - - - - - - - Conducts assessment and establishes recreational
therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs
of patients. - - - - - - - - - Coordinates therapeutic recreation
activities for both large and small groups to observe patient
response and encourage socialization. - - - - - - - - - Implements
the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. - - - - - - - - -
Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of
recreational therapy interventions. - - - - - - - - - Monitors and
modifies the plan of care as needed and seeks consultation as
necessary. - - - - - - - - - Plans and/or assists with patient
discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. - - - - - -
- - - Provides patient and patient's family with information
regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of
recreational resources in their community. -Who We Are:People are
our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for
who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a
250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain
Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an
academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses,
nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.Where We
Are:From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving
downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small
town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene,
numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational
institutions, and vast recreational opportunities. Why Choose Us: -
- - - - - - - - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
for full-time employees - - - - - - - - - Competitive Paid Time Off
/ Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees - - - - - -
- - - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial
wellness assistance - - - - - - - - - Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - - - - - - - - -
Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based
training - - - - - - - - - And much more---Minimum Qualifications:
- -Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or
related therapeutic discipline requiredRequired SkillsRequires
critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work
with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful
environment and take appropriate action.Requires flexibility in
scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including
week-ends and holidays to insure continuity of care and
appropriateness of therapy coverage to the patients of Sovah Health
Danville.Licenses:License from the Virginia State Board to practice
in area of specialty peferredCertifications:Certified Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required within one yearBasic Life
Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) requiredMinimum Work
ExperienceOne (1) year of experience in a psychiatric or health
care setting preferred -EEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Danville is
committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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