Recreation Therapist - CTRS Job at Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica, NY

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  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Utica, NY

Job Description

Core Job Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Therapeutic Recreation Programs within the scope of the Eden Alternative Concept.

Assist with maintaining CQI Program as assigned.

Ensure that all Therapeutic Recreation progress notes and charts are complete.

Assist with planning and developing a recreation program that provides spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional challenges that are beneficial in overcoming specific problems.

Participate in the development of care plans in relation to the resident assessment. Identify the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.

Recognize changes in resident’s condition and report to appropriate staff.

Attend and participate in resident assessment meetings and the conducting of resident assessments within 14 days relative to recreation programs.

Work the Interdisciplinary Team coordinate and plan recreation programs.

Maintain liaison with social, health and community agencies.

Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.

Provide written and/or oral reports of Therapeutic Recreation Programs as required.

Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of discharge plans.

Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary according to MDS schedule.

Assist the Director in preparing the TR department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies and labor.

Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep current in the profession.

Assist in making arrangements and/or referral services for residents as necessary.

Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility such as CQI, Resident Council, Budget, Safety, IDC, Discharge Planning, Department Head, Accreditation/Government meetings and agenda meeting with Administrator.

Actively participate in/supports Eden Alternative related meetings/programs/functions.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with a concentration in therapeutic recreation or five years experience directly working in the TR field.

Experience working with people with disabilities in a long term care or rehabilitation setting, preferably in geriatrics.

Ability to interact and function with interdisciplinary groups.

Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

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