Recreational Therapist
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Summary* Best in Class Work Environment* 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work* America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek* Best Employers for New Grads 2023- Forbes* Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek* Benefits* Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!* No cost eCare visits* Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members* Retirement with employer match up to 5%* Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education* CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts* Job Summary* Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.* Job Requirements* Education* Required: Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Studies with emphasis on recreational therapy or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)*

Experience* Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred* Skills* Good communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations* Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making* Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment* Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility* Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects* Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs* Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.* Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.* Appropriate assessment skills* Licensure/Certification/Registration* Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire* Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)