Rochester, NY, USA
2 days ago
Recreation Therapist

SUMMARY 
As a Recreation Therapist, your compassion and creativity assist in keeping our community physically and mentally healthy.

STATUS: Full Time     
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital - G1   
DEPARTMENT: Recreation   
SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm

ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Music or Art Therapy, Human Services, Gerontology or related fields preferred.

Experience in specialty area preferred

Previous experience planning, organizing, and implementing a quality activity program in a long term care setting preferred.

CPR certification preferred.

Current certification or eligibility through NCTRC or accrediting body preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assessments. Completes a comprehensive assessment of client’s needs, restrictions, limitations, and preferences

Therapy. Develops and implements individual treatment programs and group Therapeutic Recreation programs

Documentation. Documents evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other reports as required by the profession and the department

EDUCATION:

BS (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.75 - $26.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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