Job Title: Recreational Therapist

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: See Salary Scale

Education:  BS degree in Recreation Therapy

Experience:  Minimum 1 years of experience in social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail elderly population within the past 5 years.

Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional): 0-10

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Licensed Recreational Therapist in NC

Special Training: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.   Good understanding of psychosocial problems of aging. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.  Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Total Life Care and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations:  Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care: 

Neonate/Infant   Early Childhood    Adolescent    Adult    Geriatric   All Age Groups

·         Conducts all initial assessments and scheduled reassessments of all participants, or with a significant change in condition, or as requested by the IDT/Care Team. Completes assessments prior to scheduled team conference and communicates participant changes to team members.

·         Records, signs, and dates in the participant’s medical record in a timely manner as outlined in the STLC Documentation policy. 

·         Plans, develops & implements specific programs/groups as part of the plan of care for therapeutic recreational activities.

·         Participates as a member of the IDT/Care Team.  Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.  Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.

·         Plans a monthly/daily calendar for the Adult Day Health Center (ADHC)/Social Center based on participant interest and in collaboration with the center CNAs.

·         Serves as a resource to staff.

·         Participates in Quality activities as appropriate.

·         Coordinates with various community resources as appropriate.

·         Supports team members and functions as a team player while providing that support and adheres to the “do no harm” team contract statement. 

·         Supports Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.

·         Other duties as assigned.