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Recreational Therapist (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Dyer, IN 46311, US

Salary

$52,000 - $62,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Recreational Therapist position at Franciscan Health Dyer Campus focuses on developing and improving psychosocial functional abilities through various therapeutic activities.
  • Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and at least 1 year of experience in social services, therapeutic recreation, or leisure.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree and certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
  • The role involves documenting patient care, preparing reports, and implementing recreational therapeutic skills tailored to patients' needs.
  • Salary details are not specified, but comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus

24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311

The Recreational Therapist at Franciscan Health provides a balance of therapeutic activities to develop, restore, or improve psychosocial functional abilities. This position utilizes treatment programs such as didactic groups, skill training, health and fitness, experiential groups, insight-oriented groups, leisure education, out-trips to the community, crafts, and workshops, and a variety of recreational activities.
 
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
 
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
  • Recognize and adapt teaching and counseling appropriate to the patients' level of comprehension.
  • Document patient care information, and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records.
  • Prepare and submit reports and charts to the treatment team, for analysis of patient trends.
  • Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members, and patients to assess patients' capabilities, needs, and interests.
  • Implement basic recreational therapeutic skills.

Qualifications

  • Required Bachelor's Degree Relevant Field of Study
  • Preferred Master's Degree Relevant Field of Study
  • 1 year Social Services/Therapeutic recreation/Leisure Required
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association
  • TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

    Never or Rarely

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

    Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

    Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

    Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org. 




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