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Wellspan Health

Inpatient Therapist

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$64,615 / year median in Pennsylvania

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

WellSpan Health Keyword Location Search view all jobs Inpatient Therapist
  • Behavioral Health Adult Inpatient
  • Days Mount Gretna, PA Posted 2 days ago Apply Now Job Identification 227470 Job Category Clinical Care Job Schedule Part time Job Shift Shift1
  • Day Locations 283 Butler Rd, Lebanon, PA, 17042, US Assignment Category Not Applicable FTE 0.
2 Job Description Part-time (16 hours biweekly) Every-other weekend, day shift General Summary Provides individual, group and/or family therapy. Provides preadmission screening to determine appropriateness for admission. Interviews patients and/or families to obtain psycho-social histories. Collaborates with the treatment team to develop a treatment plan and coordinates discharge planning.
Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:
Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits. Conducts individual or group therapy sessions. Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly. Provides therapeutic intervention with patient and family including individual, marital, parental, family and group therapies. Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records. Coordinates care of assigned patients. Assists in the implementation of education and training experience for interns and other designated students.
Common Expectations:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Education:
Master's Degree Required Work Experience:
Less than 1-year Relevant experience.
Required and Benefits Offered:
Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Employee Assistant Program Education assistance For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/) Apply Now Active Filters Inpatient Therapist•... Mount Gretna, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies