Recreational Therapist -FT - Day
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Northwell Health is hiring a Recreational Therapist -FT - Day. Northwell Health seeks a Recreational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct, and administer occupational therapy modalities prescribed by physicians, helping patients restore function and prevent disability in a behavioral health setting while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Key focus areas include Evaluate occupational therapy modalities prescribed by a physician, Plan and direct treatment programs for patients, and Administer occupational agents and therapies to restore function.
Important skills include Basic Computer Knowledge, Strong Written And Verbal Skills, Manual Skills Motor Coordination And Finger Dexterity, Knowledge Of Physical Medicine, Knowledge Of Physical Therapy Modalities, and Knowledge Of Anatomy And Physiology. Preferred (not required): Additional Languages.
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Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary
Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Education Skills Experience:
Masters of Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or related field or CTRS certification required.
Art, Recreation or Activity Therapy licensure preferred.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in a behavioral health setting.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Additional languages preferred.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
Other Information:
Masters degree in related field or CTRS certification required.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 938
Department: Psych Unit
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly
It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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