Recreational Therapist | Florida Recovery Center | Full-time | Days

Responsibilities

The Recreational Therapist responsibilities will be to plan and implement recreational therapy approaches and assists in outcome evaluation of psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients. Work with patients and families within an interdisciplinary team model. Provide therapeutic, educational activities utilizing individual and group modalities. Responsible for documentation in accordance with JCAHO and hospital standards.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Gainesville, FL

 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy, Activities Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Physical/Personal Trainer, Exercise Science/Physical Education or related field

Experience

Required:

• Strong communications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the disciplines represented on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• A history of working collaboratively and effectively within the team paradigm. 

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in a broad range of therapy services.
• Previous experience with patient population.
• Knowledge of regulatory accreditation standards.
• Basic computer literacy in Windows and word processing applications

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Preferred: Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a "frequent driver" NOTE:  A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. 

Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/