Part-time rec therapy job in FL

Part-time rec therapist job in FL.

Job ID 342672HJO
Company Name University Community Health
Job Category Healthcare
Location Tampa, FL
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 0-1 Years Experience
Desired Education Level Bachelor of Science
Date Posted December 11, 2009


The Recreation Therapist coordinates the therapeutic recreation programs for CIRU patients. Further evaluates, assesses, establishes goals and implements recreational programs to enhance rehabilitation, provides diversion programs and leisure education to patients.

Requirements include:

1. Graduate of an accredited Recreation Therapy School
2. Recreation Therapy-Bachelor's degree
3. Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.
4. Valid BCLS or completion within 90 days of hire.
5. Minimum 1 year health care experience

Preferences include:
1. Master's degree
2. Minimum of 3 years Hospital experience


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and to demonstrate that s/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Knowledge of the therapeutic recreation principles, techniques and methods and their application to the rehab population
2. Knowledge of the physiological, social, and psychological implications for the disease processes experienced the rehab population being served
3. Ability to select and administer a variety of appropriate testing methods and use the results to plan individualized therapeutic programs
4. Ability to evaluate client progress and to present evaluative reports in rehab interdisciplinary team meetings
5. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, a variety of professional disciplines and the general public
6. Basic data entry computer skills



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