Market Recreational Therapist
Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary:Sovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate
who evaluates and provides therapeutic activities for patients in
the Behavioral Health Unit for both the Danville and Martinsville
campuses. Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment
plan in conjunction with primary care counselor using therapeutic,
recreational, and leisure activities. - - - - - - - - - Conducts
assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and
objectives to meet the individual needs of patients. - - - - - - -
- - Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large
and small groups to observe patient response and encourage
socialization. - - - - - - - - - Implements the treatment plan
using appropriate modalities. - - - - - - - - - Evaluates each
patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy
interventions. - - - - - - - - - Monitors and modifies the plan of
care as needed and seeks consultation as necessary. - - - - - - - -
- Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services
and treatment setting. - - - - - - - - - Provides patient and
patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and
creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
-Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you
are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH
Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only
designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke
Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical
students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician
assistants.Where We Are:From our beautiful rolling countryside to
our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with
quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and
entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse
educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities. Why
Choose Us: - - - - - - - - - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and
401K Benefits for full-time employees - - - - - - - - - Competitive
Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time
employees - - - - - - - - - Employee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistance - - - - - - - - -
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - - - - -
- - - - Professional development, Growth opportunities, and
Mentor-based training - - - - - - - - - And much more---Minimum
Qualifications: - -Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in Recreation
Therapy or related therapeutic discipline requiredRequired
SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.Requires
flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns
including week-ends and holidays to insure continuity of care and
appropriateness of therapy coverage to the patients of Sovah Health
Danville.Licenses:License from the Virginia State Board to practice
in area of specialty peferredCertifications:Certified Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required within one yearBasic Life
Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) requiredMinimum Work
ExperienceOne (1) year of experience in a psychiatric or health
care setting preferred -EEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Danville is
committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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