Recreation Therapist PRN

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(an) Recreation Therapist PRN today with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a Recreational Therapist / Activity Therapist for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. Serving an important role in the care team, the Recreational/Activity Therapist will complete activity assessments, organize therapeutic activities and track patient progress. What you will do in this role:

• You will provide activities for patients admitted to the program which include following program group schedule and provide set holiday activities on provided dates.
• You will attend set treatment team meetings and progress reviews as evidence by signature on treatment planning update forms.
• You will conduct individual activity assessments on each patient within given timeframes.
• You will provide a written summary of initial assessment, evaluation, treatment and progress as evidenced by initial assessment forms completed in the medical record and documentation in the progress notes.
• You will conduct individual, group, and family sessions for patients as indicated in the patient treatment plan.
• You will facilitate identified support groups to meet the needs of patients/families as indicated by medical record.
• You may make necessary contacts with community resources to ensure continuity of patient care.
• You will provide education and information about the inpatient unit to patients and families.
• You will provide resources and support for patients before, during and after treatment.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field
• You must possess appropriate certification, registration, and/or license in your designated degree field per national and state practice requirements
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Credential (CTRS) is highly preferred
• 1-2 years in therapeutic activities within a psychiatric setting is preferred Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RecTherapy) Recreational Therapist Bachelors Degree No Travel Required 1 years experience Required Years of Experience Benefits Memorial Health University Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities that serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level I trauma center and children's hospital , as well as the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine. At Memorial Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. 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 patient's 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 Recreation 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. share bookmark_border bookmark