(posted 8-26-11)

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPEC

Peoria OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria IL, 61637

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy 

Therapeutic Recreation certification or eligibility to sit for the exam required

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy and under general supervision, coordinates a program of Recreational Therapy in order to assist patients in recovering from, or adjusting to illness or disability, and/or in dealing with specific leisure lifestyle barriers.  Collaborates with physicians and other treatment team members in planning, developing, and implementing a recreational therapy treatment program.  Observes and analyzes patients' progression with treatment sessions. Demonstrates competency in serving the needs of age specific patient populations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1.         The job incumbent is required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 

2.         Work require knowledge of current theory and practice in therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation/leisure at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy.

3.         Therapeutic Recreation certification or eligibility to sit for the exam required.

4.         Work requires approximately three to six months of on the job experience in order to gain expertise in program design, implementation of activities, and knowledge of communi­ty resources in order to refer patients and coordinate treatment.

5.         Work requires the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients and families when providing treatments, with physicians and other related clinical professionals when gathering and exchanging patient information, and with vendors when evaluating and obtaining products for patients.

6.         Work requires analytical ability to evaluate patient's functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans, and analyze as well as document patients  progress.

7.         Work requires a valid driver’s license as verified through the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles driving record abstract.

 

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(posted 12-1-09)

CTRS
Ingalls Hospital, Harvey, Il Days needed vary from Mon-Sat Hours vary from several per month to per week depending upon vacations, pto, sick time of the regular staff. Contact Anne Spratt at (708) 915-5050.

The position is a registry CTRS to work hours as available weekly or monthly on the rehabilitation and behavioral health units at Ingalls Hospital. Generally hours are during the day M-Sat. Please call Anne Spratt at (708) 915-5050 or apply online on the Ingalls website.

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