Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $16.5 per hour
Job Details:
Scheduled Hours: Days, Holidays Optional
This position will travel to WB two days a week.Job Description:
The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning and directing the activity program. Group and Individual activities will be designed to encourage restoration to self-care and maintenance of normal activity, which is geared to the individual resident’s ne eds, and interests. The Recreational Therapist will provide programs related to physical activities, cognitive stimulation/intellectual/educational activities, spiritual/religious activities, service activities, sensory stimulation, community activities, expressive and creative activities, family involvement a nd social activity. The Recreational Therapist will participate in multidisciplinary conferences, as requested, conduct an activity (leisure) assessment of each patient on admission, report verbally and through written report/progress notes in the patient’s chart and to the team members during conference.
Qualifications:
Preferred:
Preferred to have associates degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Recreation Therapist or Music Thera pist. Is knowledgeable in the IDPH regulations for Activities, Quality of Life and able to complete the activities portion of the MDS.
Benefits:
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
Contact a member of our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] ([email protected])