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Recreation Therapist / PRN

Emory HealthcareEmory University
place Atlanta, 30320
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Cancer
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
ECT
Families

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Description



Hours:

Minimum of 2 weekend days per month; 8:30am - 5pm + Administers comprehensive clinical services to patients; provides testing, analyses and evaluations of seriously ill patients or those having complex medical problems and formulates a treatment plan which is consistent with the patient's needs. + Assists in supervising staff and students and in developing in-service training programs for continuing staff development. + Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter. + Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patient's care. + Responds to requests for professional information or advice and refers complex matters to the appropriate staff. + Assesses the patient and identifies problems. + Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care. + Plans treatment schedules to ensure the optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high quality patient services. + Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals. + Modifies treatment plan according to the patient's responses. + Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care. + Collaborates with other members of the patient care team; utilizes community resources to plan for the continued care, support and follow-up of the patient after discharge. + Recommends and procures appropriate equipment. + Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. + Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. + Follows established protocols for documentation specific to the program/setting. + Accurately records daily charges for services rendered. + Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including the proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment and instruments. + Attends team conferences to promote an interdisciplinary approach to patient care; works cooperatively with other team members to maintain consistency in the provision of high quality, results oriented service. + Conducts in-service programs, provides other staff with training and serves as a clinical instructor to students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. + National Certification from the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Select Rehab JV_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30322_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_RJV Therapeutic Recreation_

Job Type

_PRN / Registry_

Job Number

_146366_

Job Category

_Therapy_

Schedule

_8:30a-5p_

Standard Hours

_4 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $0.00/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $0.00/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Cancer

Issues

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Cancer Patients
School

Settings

Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Military