Recreational Therapist

Details

Department: Mental health unit

Schedule: Friday-Tuesday 8-4:30

Hospital: Dell Childrens Medical Center

Location: Austin, TX

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans.

Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.

Evaluate each patients progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.

Coordinate therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observe patient response and encourage socialization.

Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Therapist specializing in Recreation preferred.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associatesdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Certified Recreational Therapist or Art Therapist required.

Bachelors degree is preferred.

Experience with pediatric behavior and mental health preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Childrens Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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