Location: Huntington,NY, USA
Req Number 137467Job DescriptionPlans, implements and coordinates activities and interventions for the development, maintenance and expression of appropriate social and leisure lifestyles of patients admitted to the Unit. Performs a variety of duties involved in carrying out recreation programs in assigned areas and assists in planning programs.Job ResponsibilityProvides recreational therapeutic assessment of patients admitted to the unit.Assesses patient's leisure, social and recreational abilities, deficiencies, interests, barriers, life experiences, needs and potential.Plans and provides individual/group treatment services to improve social, emotional, cognitive and physical functional behaviors.Plans and provides leisure educational activities.Assists the patient in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for independent leisure and social activities; adjustment in community; decision-making ability, and appropriate use of free time.Implements and coordinates individualized recreation therapy programs.Discusses treatment plan and/or problems with involved physicians, nursing staff and other members of the patient care team as appropriate.Documents all events that occur during the regimen.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.Job QualificationBachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.Current Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.*Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $43.60-$57.22/hourIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.