Description Job Title: Recreational Therapist Assigned to Senior Care Supervised by: Director Job Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing the unit’s therapeutic patient activities and assisting patients with daily living activities. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: * Plans and implements the unit’s Recreational Therapy Program, including planning of daily events, special events, and providing in-services for other staff participating in the recreational therapy program. * Conducts diversional therapy program including planning and coordination of all out-trips and arranging for guest speakers. * Conducts recreational therapy group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques. * Completes recreational therapy evaluations in a prescribed item frame of 72 hours, not including weekends. * Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning staffing. * Displays good interviewing, assessment, and report writing skills. * Completes progress notes in a timely and high-quality manner.



* Participates in the referral development process as a member of the Referral Development Committee. * Treats patients as directed by Treatment Team and physician. * Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. * Assists with assessments, group, and individual treatment as directed. * Adheres to general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions in an effective manner to meet the treatment needs of patients. * Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regard to concerns, improvements, changes, etc. * Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. Actively participates in department processes as required. * Responsible for educating patients and families on program issues, medications, diagnosis education, and documenting this education on the patient’s chart. * Intervenes with patients who disregard, violate, and ignor

📌 Recreational Therapist (Galicia)
🏢 Johnson Regional Medical Center
📍 Galicia