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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

6 east Trinity Oakland

Part time (16 hours) position (2 days/week) working every 3rd weekend

Evaluates patients, designs treatment programs in accordance with the physician prescription, supervises assistants, technicians, treatment programs and maintains proper documentation as required by the department.

What you will need as a Recreational Therapist:

• Graduate of an accredited institution with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreational Therapy.

• Current State of Michigan RT registration.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

What you will do as a Recreational Therapist:

• Perform objective patient evaluations using proper techniques with accurate and valid results.

• Retrieve and interpret pertinent information from the patient's medical record, seeking appropriate information from other resources for further clarification if necessary.

• Identify age related differences within the persons served and adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate.

• Additionally, make decisions on whatever treatment style alterations necessary based upon the patient's physician and cognitive function.

• Provide and/or supervise patient treatment.

• Identify the need for orthotics, assistive devices, or home equipment, as appropriate for increased ADL.

• Must be able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each fiscal year.

• Process patient billing as required by the department.

• Maintain all necessary documentation as required by departmental policy.

• Maintain compliance with reimbursement requirements and authorizations.

• Initiate and encourage good communication and relationships with physicians and other healthcare personnel involved in the provision of patient care.

• Participate in departmental programs related to student education, Quality Assurance, community education, etc.

• Build on existing skills and knowledge through continuing education.

• Adhere to the code of ethics adopted by the department and the profession and to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

• Participate actively in the daily operations of the department and contribute to its compliance with regulations and customer service expectations.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran