Job Abstract

Job Overview:

The Recreational Therapist, plans and implements diversional recreation services to assist with alleviating the effects of hospitalization and/or improve quality of life.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, with rehabilitation or therapeutic recreation emphasis, from an accredited program
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of a pediatric affiliation or work experience with pediatrics
• Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions
• Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and judgment in performance of duties
• Physical stamina to lift, push and pull patients and equipment

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NCTRC Certification
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Flexibility related to scheduled hours each week to meet patient needs

Essential Functions:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic, educational and diversionary recreation services to restore, remediate and or rehabilitate effects if illness and disability
• Through the provision of therapy, programs, resources, and support staff work with patients to encourage the development of satisfying recreational interests and skills for participation in community recreational programs
• Performs developmentally and functionally appropriate assessment according to standards of practice to determine course of treatment
• Plan, implement and evaluates treatment plans
• Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies
• Goals are written in functional and measurable terms
• Develop, coordinate and implement appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching development level, interests and abilities
• Effectively utilizes and supervises volunteers and visiting groups
• Maintain recreation areas, equipment, storage and supplies in a safe efficient manner
• Direct contact with patients, families, other therapists, nursing staff and volunteers

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

• Retirement Plans
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.