Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPlan direct and coordinate recreation based treatment programs for people with disabilities injuries or illnesses Therapists use a variety of modalities including arts and crafts drama music and dance sports and games to help improve or maintain patientrsquos physical social and emotional well beingESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderie Assess patientsrsquo needs through observations medical records tests and discussion with healthcare professionals patientsrsquo family and patientsCreate treatment plans and programs that meet patientsrsquo needs and interestsPlan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patientEngage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise and gamesHelp patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independentTeach patients about ways to cope with stress anxiety or depressionRecord and analyze patientrsquos progressEvaluate interventions for effectivenessWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPlan direct and coordinate recreation based treatment programs for people with disabilities injuries or illnesses Therapists use a variety of modalities including arts and crafts drama music and dance sports and games to help improve or maintain patientrsquos physical social and emotional well beingESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderie Assess patientsrsquo needs through observations medical records tests and discussion with healthcare professionals patientsrsquo family and patientsCreate treatment plans and programs that meet patientsrsquo needs and interestsPlan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patientEngage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise and gamesHelp patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independentTeach patients about ways to cope with stress anxiety or depressionRecord and analyze patientrsquos progressEvaluate interventions for effectivenessEDUCATIONCERTFICIATIONBachelorrsquos in Recreational Therapy or related fieldCTRS CertificationWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEDUCATIONCERTFICIATIONBachelorrsquos in Recreational Therapy or related fieldCTRS CertificationWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment