What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist position at Cedar Park Group?
Cedar Park Med is hiring a compassionate and creative Recreation Therapist to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative recreational services for individuals with a range of physical, mental, developmental, and behavioral health needs. In this role, you will play a key part in improving patient quality of life by designing and implementing recreational activities that support treatment goals and promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Work Schedule: Every other week:
Week 1 and 3: Mon – Fri; 10:15am – 6:45pm.
Week 2 and 4: Mon – Thurs and Sat; 10:15am – 6:45pm.
Duties:
- Provide a variety of therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation services to treat, develop, or maintain individuals’ physical, mental, and social well-being and reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability. Incumbents plan, develop, and implement recreation activities and programs, including, but not limited to, sports, exercise, dance, drama, music, art, and social activities.
- Assists higher-level recreation therapists in developing, implementing, and evaluating recreation therapy programs for individuals and groups.
- Provide various recreation services to individuals and groups and modifies activities consistent with the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of individuals.
- Observe and record individuals’ participation, progress, responses, and behaviors; report changes; and recommend changes to treatment plans or new activities to address the recreation needs of individuals and/or groups.
- Coordinate recreation therapy activities with those of other disciplines or therapy programs for
- assigned individuals and/or groups.
- Maintain individuals’ records and documentation in accordance with program standards and
- requirements.
- Order and maintains recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities.
- Attend recreation department and/or treatment team meetings.
Qualifications, Licenses, Permits:
- A bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or closely related field
- One year of post-degree professional experience in planning and administering a therapeutic program, which involved developing and coordinating therapeutic activities for a geriatric population or individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities, addiction, or substance use disorders.
- Must pass all background checks and fulfill OMH (Office of Mental Health) compliance requirements if providing services at an OMH-operated facility.
Benefits:
- PTO
- Vacation pay
- Bonus pay
- Health insurance
- 401k
Why Join Us: Join Cedar Park Med and experience a company that genuinely values your growth and success. Beyond our standard benefits like bonuses, PTO, health insurance, and training and career advancement, you will have an entire team dedicated to your success. Your personal recruiter will help you with your credentialing and document process. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and experience the difference a dedicated team can make, we invite you to join Cedar Park and become part of our family. Your career growth and success are our top priority!
