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    Recreational Therapist - PRN

    Pensacola, United StatesOn-SitePart-time1+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Work Environment: On Site
    • FTE: PRN (As Needed)

    The Recreational Therapist in the Behavioral Medicine Department works with patients to provide leisure opportunities, leisure education and addresses overcoming any leisure barriers the patient may have that hinders a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The position is responsible for providing all supplies and equipment for the units related to recreational therapy and maintaining expenses within budget parameters. The Recreational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assure recreational therapy groups are addressing individual treatment needs of patients.

    Responsibilities

    • Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
    •  Responsible for the planning, implementation of all recreational and leisure activities.
    • Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of clinical care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
    •  Pursues professional growth and development
    • .Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
    •  May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education

    • Bachelor's Degree Recreation Required
    • Master's Degree Recreation Preferred

    Minimum Work Experience

    • 1-3 years work experience (May consider internship experience in lieu of one year of work experience) Required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS_Certified) Upon Hire Required
    • BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
    • CPI within 90 Days Required
    • Ukeru User Certification (UKERU_CERT) within 90 Days Required

    Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    • Knowledge of abuse reporting regulations/protocols and reports.

    About Us

    Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

    Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA.  Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

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    Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care organization that provides a wide range of medical services.

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