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Elderwood Recreational Therapist (Pediatrics) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Overview
We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of techniques in order to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual functioning in order to facilitate full participation in life. This position is a Full Time day shift position from 8am - 4 pm
Responsibilities
Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:
Complete a comprehensive assessment of each child, and determine needs areas
Plan course of treatment to address needs areas by writing individualized goals for the child
Implement activity-based interventions to work toward accomplishing goals developed by therapist
Evaluate the current plan quarterly to assess effectiveness of goals and interventions
Document the process
Assist nursing staff and other disciplines as needed
Attend program meetings, such as IEPs, ISPs, appointments etc
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited institution required
“CTRS” (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credentialed preferred
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities
Experience working in a long term care or hospital setting
Experience with pediatric population
Must be 21 years or older
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Posted Date6 days ago(7/5/2024 8:14 AM)
Requisition ID2024-29841
of Openings1
Area of InterestTherapy
CompanyPediatric Specialty Care
LocationPediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
Shift8a-4p