Recreation Therapist- Long Term Care (Full time, day shift) in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health
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Job Title: Recreation Therapist
Department: Long Term Care / Therapeutic Recreation
Location: Park Ridge Living Center- 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester NY 14626
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm & 11:00am-7:00pm, one weekend a month
Join Park Ridge Living Center, part of Rochester Regional Health, a CMS 5-Star facility named five times as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America. Provide care in home-like Wegman Cottages or our hospital-connected rehab unit while enjoying career advancement, shift differentials, overtime, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance—where your nursing excellence is valued every day.
SUMMARY
As a Recreation Therapist, your compassion and creativity assist in keeping our community physically and mentally healthy.
ATTRIBUTES
- 1-2 years’ experience in recreation therapy required
- Previous Recreational experience with the Aging population
- Strong oral communication skills with a focus on exceptional customer service
- Demonstrated ability of thorough documentation
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
- If travel is required, NYS Driver’s License required
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assessments. Completes a comprehensive assessment of client’s needs, restrictions, limitations, and preferences
- Therapy. Develops and implements individual treatment programs and group Therapeutic Recreation programs
- Documentation. Documents evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other reports as required by the profession and the department
EDUCATION:
- AS: Therapeutic Recreation (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)
PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $29.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.