HCA Healthcare • Chattanooga, TN 37404
Job #2666949054
Description
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Recreational Therapist - CTRS you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Valley Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Parkridge Valley Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Recreational Therapist - CTRS where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Assists with assessing, planning, organizing, and directing medically approved recreation programing
Performance Expectations
Plan, direct, and coordinate medically approved recreation programs in behavioral health environment.
Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
Participate in development of recovery plan to meet needs of patient based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities such as games, arts and crafts and gardening
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Obtain information from medical records, staff and the patient to assess patient's capabilities, needs and interests.
Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patient's rehabilitation and integrate into the community
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Demonstrate knowledge to assess, plan, and evaluate care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum
Assess and plan for the therapeutic leisure needs of the patient.
Plan and facilitate holiday and seasonal activities.
Plan and facilitate fundraisers for holiday and seasonal programing.
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
First Aid Basic must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Drivers License
Certificate as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Bachelors Degree
Psychiatric Hospital experience strongly preferred
Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health. We offer addictive disorder treatment services. These are for children, adolescents and adults. We have four distinctive campuses. These include Parkridge Valley Adult and Senior. These include Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent campus. These also include Parkridge Valley Cleveland and Parkridge Valley West. Parkridge Valley West is a behavioral health hospital. We offer adult inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. These are offered to residents of Marion and its surrounding counties.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Recreational Therapist - CTRS opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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