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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a variety of inpatient and /or outpatient areas, as assigned. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Performs other clinical, teaching and administrative duties as required. Serves as positive ambassador for all Rehabilitation Services. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited program in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent and B.S. degree. Must be or currently pursuing CTRS certification from National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Certification is required within one year of employment.
EXPERIENCE
No experience required. One (1) to two (2) years experience in an academic/large medical center-based practice preferred. Experience working with children and/or adults depending on the assigned setting preferred.
LICENSURE
Must maintain certification from National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). All newly hired employees must have current BLS certification or obtain within two months of hire.
SPECIAL SKILLS
The individual should demonstrate knowledge in therapeutic recreation theory, evaluations and treatment techniques to be applied to a diverse patient population. Observation skills, communication skills (both verbal and written), and an ability to work with patients, families and other providers in a synergistic manner are essential. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. The individual should also be willing and able to assume increased responsibilities as required.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
May require exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases; long periods of standing and walking; lifting and positioning of patients. The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and perform repetitive motions, of the wrist, fingers or hands., The worker is subject to inside environmental/atmospheric conditions such as poor ventilation and is also subject to hazards, such as exposure to chemicals., The worker must be able to operate various exercise equipment, whirlpools, ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment., The worker must be able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to, 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects or the human body., Functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis. Incumbents as well as external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without the assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Information:HOURS: Per Diem
Per Diem
$61k-76k (estimate)
06/24/2024
07/07/2024
ynhhs.org
MYSTIC, CT
50 - 100
1996
$5M - $10M
Ancillary Healthcare
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine. Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations th...roughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it. As one organization, were working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care. For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
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