Lifepoint Behavioral Health Recreational Therapist Facility Name:

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital Schedule:

5x8 | Days | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4:30pm Your experience matters Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Recreational Therapist who excels in this role: Will perform structured evaluations and develop a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselors using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities What You'll Do Conduct assessment and establish recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients. Pre-certify patient care. Conduct ongoing reviews to authorize continued care. Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions. Formulate a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the interdisciplinary assessment. Update treatment plan weekly or more often as needed. Coordinate therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization. Assist with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards. Provide patients and patients' families with information regarding leisure lifestyles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits :

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO :

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth :

Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being :

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development :

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related fields.

Additional requirements include:

Master's Degree preferred. Therapeutic recreation Specialist Certification. One (1) year experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting is preferred. Experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable. EEOC Statement "Lifepoint Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Behavioral Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.