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RECREATION THERAPISTAlan B. Miller Medical CenterHouston, Texas, United States
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RECREATION THERAPIST

Alan B. Miller Medical Center
  • US
    Houston, Texas, United States
  • US
    Houston, Texas, United States

À propos

Recreation Therapist - Full Time Opportunity West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and includes a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria. West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented full-time Recreation Therapist to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Recreation Therapist will design and initiate appropriate therapeutic services in order to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the patients. Therapeutic services include, but are not limited to: entertainment, exercise, relaxation, expression, music, art, pet, and other recreational programs. Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides and implements a recreational assessment on each patient. Provides an assortment of leisure activities. Assists patients in developing an understanding of benefits of ongoing health and fitness. Assists patients to improve social interaction, coping skills, problem solving skills, anger management skills, and any skills that relate to address the functioning of the human domains to increase overall quality of life. Works with treatment team to develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs. Maintains recreational areas and equipment. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe environment. Orients patient and staff to gym equipment. Completes documentation accurately and timely. Maintains observation of patients and shares appropriate information with manager. Other duties as assigned.
Benefit Highlights:
Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries Student loan forgiveness program Pet insurance
Qualifications Requirements:
Education required: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation: Recreation Administration or Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Licensure and certification required: CTRS certification through National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Council, Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Experience required: None. Preferred: One year of experience in program development and implementation of therapeutic recreation activities in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  • Houston, Texas, United States

Compétences linguistiques

  • English
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