Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Lakeview Hospital Job at LCMC Health, Covington, LA

dVViTmQyYkhsR2R2djJLajJ2aCtyS1hRQlE9PQ==
  • LCMC Health
  • Covington, LA

Job Description

Your job is more than a job.

Who knew games, crafts, dancing, sports and music could be the prescription for reducing stress and anxiety to promote the healing process? Well, obviously, you did and that’s why you’re a walking, talking billboard for the value of therapeutic recreation. As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you improve quality of life utilizing everyday socialization and recreational activities in your patient’s rehabilitation journey. Your work is crucial in the physical, social and emotional well-being of patients living with a disability or overcoming an injury or illness.

You celebrate the ordinary and never give up on achieving the extraordinary. Giving that little something extra in everything you do is what sets you apart. We love that kind of spirit!

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this therapeutic recreation specialist role.

Your Everyday

  • Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans following age-appropriate guidelines.
  • Conduct community outings.
  • Communicate and document all patient-related information in staffing and medical records.
  • Provide education regarding modification of leisure activities.
  • Perform discharge planning which includes recommendations and resources for continued participation in leisure activities.
  • Maintain compliance and records all services performed on rehab van.
  • Assist with development and revision of policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate programs and supervise therapeutic recreation students.

Required:

  • 1 year experience in behavioral health care hospital

  • Bachelor of Science in recreation therapy

or

  • Bachelor of Science (rehabilitation, physical education, music therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, horticultural therapy or psychology) with Therapeutic Recreational Specialist Certification (CTRS)

  • American Heart Association BLS certification

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree
  • Non-violent Crisis Prevention certification - Crisis Prevention Institute

WORK SHIFT:

  • Days

Job Tags

Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Cider

Store Manager Job at Cider

 ...Job Summary: As the Store Manager, you will lead Ciders first-ever physical retail location, setting the standard for operational excellence, customer experience, and team leadership. This is a unique opportunity to be a key player in launching and establishing our brand... 

Insight Global

Surveillance Operator Job at Insight Global

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Investigative, research, or audit experience - Experience in a support role (call, chat, email)- Retail, security, banking, fraud, and/or logistics background - High attention to detail - Strong technology and software skills ...

NTA Enterprise Inc.

Supply Chain Coordinator Job at NTA Enterprise Inc.

 ...Supply Chain Coordinator - Growing sporting goods manufacturer seeks analytic and detailed oriented candidate with strong Excel skills to join our operations team. Job Responsibilities Manage costing for imported products. Track quotes, price changes, and effect... 

Georgia-Pacific LLC

Journeyman Industrial Manufacturing Electrician Job at Georgia-Pacific LLC

 ...We are looking for our next highly skilled Electrical Journeyman team member that is safety oriented and motivated to learn new and...  ...weekends, overtime and on call hours as needed. An Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical... 

Beacon Hill

Receptionist Job at Beacon Hill

 ...operation of facilities. This position will work collaboratively with other team members and departments to provide a seamless customer experience for internal staff and all outside parties. The Receptionist role requires 5 days on-site per week and a flexible schedule with...