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Prime Healthcare Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist - Psych in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Overview
At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI and The Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island is an 82-bed rehabilitation hospital in North Smithfield, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more atwww.landmarkmedical.org.
Hours: 24/week
PART TIME, DAY SHIFT
8:30AM - 5:00PM/flex/weekend rotation
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Responsibilities
Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR) preferred.
Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.
Behavioral Violence Prevention within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.
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FacilityLandmark Medical Center
LocationUS-RI-Woonsocket
ID2024-158463
CategoryClinical Tech
Position TypePart Time < 60
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt