Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist

Facility: El Dorado Springs
Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Days

Your experience matters

At El Dorado Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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.

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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lindsay Simboli by email [email protected], text 737-268-9063 or via phone 737-268-9063

How you'll contribute

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

• Pre-certifies patient care.

• Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.

• Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care. Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.

• Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the Interdisciplinary Assessments.

• Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed.

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

• Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.

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

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

• Certifications: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

• Licenses: Current Recreational Therapist license.

EEOC Statement

El Dorado Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. El Dorado Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.