Inpatient Rehab Recreational Therapist , Part-time

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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)

UTSW Rehabilitation is ranked 15th nationally by US News and World Report

Experience and Education

• Graduate from accredited Therapeutic Recreation Therapy program and prefers one (1) year experience, but not required.
• Certified as a CTRS by the NCTRC (National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification) required.
  
  

Job Duties

• Conducts job duties in accordance with departmental Policies and procedures. Develops rapport with patients and their families using approach congruent with that of health care team for purpose of obtaining maximum participation in activities.
• Develops activities plan reflecting cultural and religious interests of resident population and appeal to both men and women of all age groups. Posts activity plan for each resident in designated place within patient's room.
• Provides in room activities for patients confined to or choosing to remain in their room. Plans activities that reflects interests and ability levels of patient. Determines and documents degree to which interventions achieve or enhance patient outcome.
• Accepts additional responsibility. Assists willingly in coverage of other patients. Facilitates or offers assistance in transport of patients to group activities. Advises manager of equipment needs so that appropriate items may be ordered in timely manner.
• Develops discharge recommendations reflecting patients interests and community resources available. Demonstrates knowledge of contra-indications and/or safety issues with various patient types and applies them to treatment.
• Instructs volunteers or staff in activities program plan. Solicits their help in working with patients on in-room activities. Organizes patient treatment time efficiently. Organizes unscheduled time efficiently. Assists in on-job training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy technicians, students and/or nursing. Uses sound judgment in stressful and emergency situations involving patient, family, or staff. Represents hospital in professional manner at community function.
• Performs other duties as requested.
  
  

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code

• 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
  
  

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

847375 - Occupational Therapy - ZLP

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2024, 1:59:55 AM