Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health Social Sv

Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health Social Sv Baton Rouge General - 3.8 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details PRN 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Make an Impact Through Patient-Centered Recreation Therapy What We're Looking For: Detail-oriented professional with strong assessment and documentation skills Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreational programs Experience working in a medical rehabilitation setting (preferred) Required - College degree; if degree is in a field other than Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification is required Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation (preferred) CTRS certification (preferred if not already required based on degree) Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team-based environment Ability to adapt to multiple clinical areas and patient populations Why You'll Love Working With Us: At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home. A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family Professional development and support Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state Check out our employee perks: What You Will Do: This role is focused on assessing patients' functional abilities and creating individualized recreation therapy programs to support their rehabilitation and overall well-being. Complete patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on department standards and interdisciplinary goals Implement therapeutic recreation programs, including group activities, to promote physical, emotional, and social progress Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed Educate patients and families on recreational activities and recovery support Adapt environments and activities to meet patient needs and enhance outcomes Accurately document patient care, treatments, and progress in accordance with department standards Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in patient care meetings, and support discharge planning Provide training and education to staff, students, and volunteers Participate in departmental initiatives, process improvements, and ongoing education Support multiple clinical areas and assist with additional duties or projects as needed What Sets BRG Apart: At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical - what you do here matters. With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care. Ready to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us. Certifications & Licensure Preferred - bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution Preferred - CTRS certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). JOB PURPOSE & MISSION To assess patient's functional level of performance, plan and implement a rehabilitation program based on a team approach and program standards. To periodically and appropriately evaluate patient progress and response to treatment for the age population served, as defined in the department's scope of service. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to: 1. Completes patient assessments and treatments. Assesses patient, plans and implements treatment following department protocol and meeting department standards of care; periodically evaluates patient's progress toward goals and documents patient related assessments and treatments. Plans and implements treatment programs based on assessment results, discharge goals, and interdisciplinary team patient goals. Provides patient and family teaching, including specific recreational interests and activities. Adapts environment to facilitate patient's progress. Organizes and implements regular group activities to facilitate social integration & leisure time activities. 2. Documents care provided. Documents patient records, billing procedures, and productivity management, as required, adhering to department documentation standards for patient care. 3. Promotes team approach. Works cooperatively with team members to assure a comprehensive interdisciplinary patient program and defined discharge goals, participating in interdisciplinary team conferences, patient planning, patient related conferences and meetings for patients. Assesses and implements discharge planning activities and makes appropriate recommendations regarding discharge needs. 4. Promotes education and participates in department tasks. Provides staff training to promote patient progress. Attends continuing education for licensure requirements and keeps abreast of current/new treatment approaches and/or equipment. Attends mandatory meetings, functions in multiple clinical areas and works at multiple location sites as needed. Participates in department management tasks; supervises & trains Recreational Therapy students and provides in-services and training for volunteers & other hospital staff. Offers suggestions for process improvement; recommends to the supervisor/manager equipment and/or supplies that may enhance Recreational Therapy Program. 5. Performs other duties and special projects as required. Completes assigned projects by due date. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience Preferred - 1 year experience in medical rehabilitation setting Education Required - College degree; if degree is in a field other than Therapeutic Recreation then CTRS certification through National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification is also required Preferred - bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution Certifications & Licensure Required - none Preferred - CTRS certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) Special Skills or Knowledge Required - none HIPAA & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HIPAA - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality/data, patient financial information, patient related complaints, information related to patient location, and/or religious beliefs. SAFETY - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plan, hand washing, patient identification, receives orders for patients for patient age groups adolescent through late adult/elderly, transporting patients, and monitoring clinical alarms. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & STANDARDS Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job. Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community. Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs. Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks. Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm. Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care. Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines. Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department. Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records. Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honestly and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts. Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives. Uses accepted procedures and practices to complete assignments. Uses creative and proactive solutions to achieve objectives even when workload and demands are high. Adheres to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness. Upholds the ethical standards of the organization. Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance. Optimizes talents, skills, and abilities in achieving excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Initiates or redesigns to continuously improve work processes. Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches to work processes. Willingly participates in organization and/or department quality initiatives. Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices. Effectively manages time and resources Makes conscious effort to effectively utilize the resources of the organization material, human, and financial. Consistently looks for and uses resource saving processes. Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices. Employee effectively communicates, demonstrates, coordinates and emphasizes patient and employee safety. Employee proactively reports errors, potential errors, injuries or potential injuries. Employee demonstrates departmental specific patient and employee safety standards at all times. Employee demonstrates the use of proper safety techniques, equipment and devices and follows safety policies, procedures and plans.