Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit 6N Recreation Therapist F/T

Location Brooklyn, New York Shift: Day (United States of America) Description: Where Amazing Things Happen: Recreation Therapist - Adult Psych 6N - Days 9:00AM-5:00PM Imagine a career with New York's #1-ranked hospital, where people from around the world come to for care of the highest caliber. Working at New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist, one of the newest members of the New York-Presbyterian network, you'll impact the lives of thousands while continuously growing both professionally and personally. Find out how you can Make It Possible. At New York-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent - thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities - and the world - stronger. We are seeking a creative Recreation Therapist to provide functional assessments and therapeutic activity programming to meet individual needs and treatment goals for patients. In this position, you will work with adult and geriatric patients receiving treatment and care for a wide variety of diagnoses. Lead patient groups and activities while working within a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to enhancing inpatient activity and programs throughout our hospital, including our early mobilization program. Preferred Criteria B.A. Degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred, or B.A. degree in related field of study for the population served Experience working with the Geriatric population Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Required Criteria High school diploma or GED Experience in activity therapist Excellent communication and customer service skills Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses. __________________ 2024 Great Place To Work Certified 2024 America's Best Large Employers - Forbes 2024 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld 2023 Best Employers for Women - Forbes 2023 Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner - Aetna 2023 America's Best-In-State Employers - Forbes Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development - Brandon Hall Group NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $36.69-$39.6/Hourly It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.