Poughkeepsie, New York
Newburgh, New York
Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
Posted: 11-Oct-24
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: CERTI001460
? Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated recreational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected recreational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.
? Assist clients in performing activities of all types
? Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity
? Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns
? Design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
? Coordinate therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient?s needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.
? Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new therapy methods and techniques.
? Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies.
? Provide instruction, guidance and technical assistance to assistants, aides and other members of the health care team in recreational therapy methods and techniques.
? Assist in recommending the selection and purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.
? Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
C-Cert Thera Rec Spec
Preferred:
C-Heartsaver
C-BLS