<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with interdisciplinary team using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Conducts assessments and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of the patient. </li><li>Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions. </li><li>Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient responses and encourage socialization. </li><li>Provides patient and their family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community. </li><li>Ensures that documentation of care and patient's responses are accurate, complete, specific, and timely. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation required upon hire OR </li><li>Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire </li><li>A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. </li><li>No experience required </li><li>BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position </li></ul> <p>Skills and Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. </li><li>Works under minimal supervision. </li><li>Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Standing: Frequently </li><li>Walking: Frequently </li><li>Sitting: Occasionally </li><li>Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely </li><li>Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently </li><li>Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally </li><li>Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally </li><li>Climbing: Occasionally </li><li>Bending/Stooping: Frequently </li><li>Kneeling: Occasionally </li><li>Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally </li><li>Reaching: Frequently </li><li>Talking: Frequently </li><li>Hearing: Frequently </li><li>Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely </li><li>Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently </li><li>Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently </li><li>Running: Rarely </li><li>Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently </li><li>Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently </li></ul> <p>Owensboro Health Core Commitments</p> <p>INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.</p> <p>RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.</p> <p>TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.</p> <p>INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.</p> <p>SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.</p> <p>EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.</p>