Recreational Therapist

Your experience matters

Maria Parham Franklin is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule: Full-time, 5x8 shift a week

How you'll contribute

A Recreational Therapist (RT) who excels in this role plans and conducts scheduled recreation therapy group sessions/programs, and individual sessions as needed. The RT will participate in co-treatment activities with other disciplines as identified. The RT is responsible for completing assessment data, care planning, and routine documentation related to leisure functioning. RT's participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team on all matters concerning the patient.

• Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.

• Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.

• Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.

• Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure lifestyles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

What we're looking for
Applicants should be a graduate of a Bachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation (required qualifications). Additional requirements include:

• Licensed by the state of North Carolina through The North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Certified in the United Stated through The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire.

• Requires 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.

More about Maria Parham Health

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. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs

• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Robust employee recognition and awards programs

• And much more

EEOC Statement

"Maria Parham Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."