Day shift | PRN | Sunday - Thursday How you’ll make an impact in this role Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals. Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions. Coordinate therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups.
Provide the patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences: Therapeutic Recreation Certification required Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.
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