Recreational Therapist - Corrections

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to work at a facility in San Luis Obispo , California . These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $60 / hour
*W2

Job Details:

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  Area: Mental Health OT-8HR Class: RECT Shift: Fri-Tues or Tues-Sat 8am-4:30pm

  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Recreational Therapist


• Ability to build rapport with patients


• Compassionate and caring demeanor


• Familiarity with medical terminology


• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)

CERTIFICATES ACCEPTED FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THERAPUTIC CERTIFICATON (NCTRC) OR THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF RECREATON AND PARK CERTIFICATION (CBRPC)

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs


• Consider medical records


• Personal observation and talks with the patient and his or her loved ones


• Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what that patient requires most


• Keep current on communal and therapeutic resources available to best help the patients


• Document a patient's progress during their activities


• Other duties assigned my supervisor

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Chandler Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).