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Certified Recreation Therapist

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Glendale, California
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The posted compensation range of $32.32 - $48.07 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-389654 Employment Type PRN Department Psych Acute Adult Hours/Pay Period 8 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Saturday - Sunday Remote No Category Mental Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Recreation Therapist, you'll improve patient well-being by designing therapeutic recreation programs, helping them develop skills and enhance quality of life.

Every day, you'll assess needs, plan treatments, lead engaging activities, collaborate with teams, and document progress.

To be successful in this role, you need strong knowledge of therapeutic recreation, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

  • Conduct comprehensive recreation therapy assessments to determine patient needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Develop individualized and group treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and physician orders.
  • Facilitate a variety of therapeutic recreation interventions and activities (e.g., expressive arts, leisure education, social skills training, physical activity, community reintegration preparation) tailored to the unique needs of an acute mental health population.
  • Document patient progress accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Actively participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care.

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Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • One (1) year of experience in Mental Health in an acute hospital setting required.
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records required.
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
  • AHA BLS

Preferred

  • Bilingual Spanish or Armenian preferred.
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

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