Recreational Therapist Behavioral Geriatric Unit

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100%25 Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time 24 hours/week, Days 7a-7:30p, Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Location: 500 Remington Boulevard, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

The community you’ll be caring for: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

The role you’ll contribute:

Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates efficient management and prioritization of patient caseload, adjusting and adapting to changes in patient census by altering working hours as needed to assist in other areas
• Provides training and supervision for appropriate team members, volunteers, and students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment during all activities.
• Educates patients and their families about the benefits and goals of recreational/leisure therapy.
• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to department standards, establishing, implementing, and adapting individualized treatment plans for patients, including goals, treatment activities, and frequency
• Observes patient response and encourages socialization.
• Provides patients with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
• Adapts activities to meet the specific needs and abilities of each patient.
• Documents patient progress and treatment outcomes accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Develops, plans, and provides individual and group recreational therapy sessions, Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, updating as indicated    

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Required
• Two or more years of Work Experience Preferred
• Experience with behavioral geriatric population preferred
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program (CPI) Preferred