✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Bachelors Degree, or Certificate
Qualifications
✓RecTherapy) Recreational Therapist must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
✓Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
✓Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance
About the role
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!
- Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Recreational Therapist PRN today with HCA Florida Fort Walton
- Destin Hospital. Benefits HCA Florida Fort Walton
- Destin Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a Recreational Therapist PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! Job Summary and Qualifications The Recreation therapist works in conjunction with the Therapeutic Services staff on the Psychiatric Treatment Center to establish and maintain as inclusive recreational therapy program that provides PTC patients with the means to explore and expand their leisure and recreational outlets within acceptable goals of the department and hospital. The Recreation Therapist has knowledge of all therapy programs under the OT/RT umbrella, evaluates, formulates and reviews treatment plans. Performs and documents procedures and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Assesses each patients level of functioning to include: comprehension, performance capabilities, interactive and ADL skills, as well as receptiveness to treatment. Functions as a Multidisciplinary Team member, participating in team meetings, giving input in treatment planning for each patient. As a crisis prevention intervention trained staff member, responds appropriately to a manpower request. Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service. Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications. Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues. Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behaviors consistent with established policies/procedures. Assists with orientation of new personnel as directed. Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers. Willingly shares knowledge/expertise and assists co-workers. Fosters teamwork and contributes to achievement of team goals. Participates and provides input in staff meetings. Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served. Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities. Takes initiative to increase job knowledge through additional training, cross training skill development and/or continuing education. Utilizes charge system for supplies and equipment. Optimizes use of supplies, equipment and services, ensuring a high level of clinical care at the lowest cost. Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered. Performs other duties as assigned. Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.” What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date (RecTherapy) Recreational Therapist must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date Bachelors Degree, or Certificate HCA Florida Fort Walton
- Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co
- Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Recreational Therapist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.