Job Title: Recreation Therapist/On-Call/UKHC
Requisition Number: DU11595
Department Name: H6140:Psychiatric Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $19.00-30.09/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : On Call
Required Education: BS
Required Related Experience: No experience required
Required License/Registration/Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
Physical Requirements: This position may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for an extended period.
Shift: Shift will vary. Candidates will need to be available day, evening, weekend and holiday per departmental need. Must work at least 36 hours/month.
Job Summary: A Recreation Therapist plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of therapeutic recreational activities for client groups. Therapists conduct assessments, make treatment recommendations specific to the discipline and client needs, and communicate this information to appropriate team members. Therapists function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team managing delegated aspects of clinical client issues. Patient responses and progress are communicated via rounds, written documentation, staff meetings and case conferences. The therapist is also responsible for ordering, storing, tracking, and resolving issues related recreation equipment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ideal candidate will have experience as a Recreation Therapist within a hospital. In addition, this candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No
Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist.
Deadline to Apply: 05/08/2024
University Community of Inclusion: The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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