How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Helping patients improve their overall quality of life calls for a touch of inspiration, professional expertise, and the tools to build a personalized rehabilitation plan.

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist uses patient centered therapy, education and recreational opportunities to improve and maintain physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or social functioning to enhance patients’ independent living skills.

Job duties of the Therapeutic Rec Specialist include, but are not limited to the following:
 

Assesses, plans and  implements leisure activities (e.g., arts, crafts, music, games, community re-entry outings) to help improve the functional skills of patients challenged by varying degrees of physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or social disabilities. Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment and takes into consideration the patient’s developmental/chronological age when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member. Documents in the patient’s medical record and complete other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures. Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, managers and other members of the health care team.

Weekend Position.  Must be able to work independently.  8:00 - 6:00 PM Sat and Sun.  
May have opportunity for occasional weekdays.

What We Require:

Education:  Graduate of an accredited program in Therapeutic Recreation with a B.S.

Experience: Degree or equivalent 8 years of experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications:  Good interpersonal and communication skills.  BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment,.and successful completion of defensive driving course within six months of employment.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

 

Requisition Number: 151214 
Employment Status: Flex 
Location: Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital 
Shift: Weekends Only 
Shift Details: Every other Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Recruiter Email: kagonce@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.