Recreation Therapist Job Location US-NC-Thomasville Job Opening ID 62 Facility Thomasville Medical Center Department BH Therapy Work Schedule 9:00am-6:00pm Work Schedule Details 4 days a week which could include a weekend once every 3 weeks Category Rehabilitation Job Status Full-Time Overview The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible and accountable for the planning, directing and provision of assessment and of psycho-educational groups and therapeutic recreational activities to patients in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Therapeutic Recreation, physician's orders, and Novant Health -SP. Able to participate in process improvements, team meetings, and/or dept specific committee meetings. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Qualifications Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduate of National Recreation and Parks Association / American Association of Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR) accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required. New graduates after January 1, 2007 must hold National Certification (CTRS) and North Carolina State Licensure (LRT). Current practitioners must have the ability to obtain National Certification (CTRS) and North Carolina State Licensure (LRT) by January 1, 2008. Experience: One year clinical experience in behavioral health, preferred. Licensure/Certification: NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Additional skills required: Conduct assessments. Maintain a caseload and responsible for documentation regarding caseload patients. Provide clinical services to a wide range of ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Keep accurate and appropriate record. Perform well in a work environment dependent upon mutual support, a high degree of independence, and a strong team concept. Skill at presenting to groups, facilitating group interaction and providing one to one sessions as needed. Additional skills preferred: One year experience of mental health/substance abuse background with a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and therapeutic interventions with the mental health/substance abuse population. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm". Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you. Click here to get started. Questions? View FAQs. Learn more about Novant Health
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Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 16 medical centers and more than 2,300 physicians in nearly 700 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's over 36,000 team members and physician partners care for residents in more than 30 counties and communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Its largest facilities include the 920-bed Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and the 600-bed Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It also operates over 600 physician clinics, outpatient surgery, and diagnostic imaging centers. Additionally, Novant is home to nursing homes, rehabilitation and community outreach programs, and philanthropic foundations.
Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for patients and communities, serving more than 5 million patients annually.