NEW RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Description

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



Pay Rate: $60 / hour

*W2



Job Details:

• Area: Mental Health OT-8HR Class: RECT Shift: 1 Start: 08:00:00 End: 16:00:00

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