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Riverside Methodist Hospital Recreational Therapist

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary: The Recreational Therapist develops, coordinates, and provides hands-on evaluation and facilitation of therapeutic activities to our health and wellness customers, on an outpatient basis.

Responsibilities And Duties:

45% Hands-on Facilitation

• Provides hands-on programming to retail customers in delivering recreational therapy services, including clients transfers for adaptive programming as needed
• Coordinates schedules and programming with facilities and professionals to ensure smooth implementation of programs and activities

35% Program Development, Training, and Coordination

• Responsible for developing recreational curriculum and programs, with emphasis on central Ohio region
• Develops teaching guides and educational materials for use in hospital and community programs
• Oversees and trains volunteer staff for all related programs and events, assists with customer safety
• Reviews and updates programs and materials annually or as needed
• Coordinates and communicates with incoming and returning clients to assess interests and program participation readiness

10% Quality and Outcomes Development

• Assist with development of track-able quality outcomes for program participants, such as intake and end-of-season metrics, and implements these metrics
• Works with rehab services or other clinical services to determine appropriate outcome measures, education and delivery for all evaluators, and re-evaluates outcome tools for appropriateness on a regular basis
• Works with Information Services to develop appropriate electronic tools or databases for optimal capture and information flow and analysis
• Works with program staff to determine and report on program efficacy and outcomes
• Oversees and trains program staff, including volunteers, to ensure competency and consistency in measuring and reporting outcome measures

10% Marketing and Outreach

• In conjunction with Neuroscience program managers and directors, develops marketing materials to increase awareness of system and community recreational therapy offerings
• Promote program and support local community groups, rehab facilities, and central Ohio hospitals looking to partner with OhioHealth services
• Assists program managers and directors in coordinating and implementing fundraising events
• In conjunction with Neuroscience program managers and directors, works with OhioHealth Foundation to implement and continue ongoing fundraising activities and grant writing

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required) BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention - Crisis Prevention Intervention, CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation, NCAAP - NCAAP - National Certification Council for Activity Professionals, NCTRA - National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certificate - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation

Additional Job Description: BLS, CTRS - CTRS Field of Study: Therapeutic Recreation Years of Experience 1 to 3

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Behavioral Hlth Staffing