Agency Recreational Therapist - Behavioral Health

US-OH-Columbus

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Req #: 52010
Type: Contingent
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Nationwide Children's Hospital

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				Overview:

The Agency Therapeutic Recreation Specialist evaluates or screens patients, establishes treatment goals, implements treatments plans, completes patient and family teaching or discharge planning, documents results, and progress in the medical record. The Agency Specialist demonstrates competencies defined in providing age-appropriate care and services to patients from the age of birth to 21 years, and selected adults.

Hours: This role is a contingent/prn/on-call opportunity

Location:

Behavioral Health Pavilion
444 Butterfly Gardens Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Responsibilities:

*  Evaluates and screens patients to determine therapeutic recreational needs, identifies strengths and deficits, establishes long and short-term goals, and develops an individualized treatment plan incorporating patient and family needs.

*  Administers treatment intervention to meet each patient's specific needs and achieve their goals; observes progress or changes in patient's condition and modifies treatment plan accordingly.

*  Simplifies the patient's adjustment into the hospital. Facilitates improvements in the patient's self-perception of body image and function.

*  Documents patients' evaluation results, objective status, progress towards goals, treatment plan, and recommendations. Utilizes appropriate computerized or standardized documentation methods, as applicable to caseload.

*  Educates patient and family on each child's treatment goals and therapy plan; instructs patients and parents on therapeutic activities to follow while in hospital or at home; documents instruction; and evaluates ongoing compliance and understanding.

*  Recommends and secures patient referrals to community agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited school.

Certifications: Certification as a Therapeutic Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Experience: One year experience as a CTRS preferred or clinical affiliation in pediatrics. 

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS) Climb stairs/Ladders Driving required Lifting/carrying up to 60 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 60 lbs. Exposed to fumes/gases/ vapors Exposed to biohazard waste Working outdoors Working in hot/cold temperatures 

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS) Bend/twist Squat/Kneel Use of Computer skills Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs. Exposed to blood and/or bodily Fluids Exposed to communicable diseases and/or pathogens Exposed to chemicals and/or medications Use of patient equipment 

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER) Standing Walking Sitting Flexing/extending of neck Reaching above shoulder Hand usage: grasping, gripping, turning Repetitive hand/arm usage Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs. 

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER) Audible speech Hearing acuity Depth perception Color Vision Peripheral vision Seeing- far/near Problem solving Decision making Interpreting data

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
			
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