Recreational Therapist Behavioral Geriatric Unit

Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans The value you'll bring to the team: Demonstrates efficient management and prioritization of patient caseload, adjusting and adapting to changes in patient census by altering working hours as needed to assist in other areas Provides training and supervision for appropriate team members, volunteers, and students. Other duties as assigned. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment during all activities. Educates patients and their families about the benefits and goals of recreational/leisure therapy. Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to department standards, establishing, implementing, and adapting individualized treatment plans for patients, including goals, treatment activities, and frequency Observes patient response and encourages socialization. Provides patients with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community. Adapts activities to meet the specific needs and abilities of each patient. Documents patient progress and treatment outcomes accurately and timely. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Develops, plans, and provides individual and group recreational therapy sessions, Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, updating as indicated Qualifications The expertise and experience you'll need to succeed : Bachelor's Required Two or more years of Work Experience Preferred Experience with behavioral geriatric population preferred Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program (CPI) Preferred

• Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans
• Demonstrates efficient management and prioritization of patient caseload, adjusting and adapting to changes in patient census by altering working hours as needed to assist in other areas
• Provides training and supervision for appropriate team members, volunteers, and students.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment during all activities.
• Educates patients and their families about the benefits and goals of recreational/leisure therapy.
• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to department standards, establishing, implementing, and adapting individualized treatment plans for patients, including goals, treatment activities, and frequency
• Observes patient response and encourages socialization.
• Provides patients with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
• Adapts activities to meet the specific needs and abilities of each patient.
• Documents patient progress and treatment outcomes accurately and timely.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Develops, plans, and provides individual and group recreational therapy sessions, Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, updating as indicated

• Bachelor's Required
• Two or more years of Work Experience Preferred
• Experience with behavioral geriatric population preferred
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Required
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program (CPI) Preferred

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook has been providing faith-based care in the Adventist tradition to Chicago’s western and southwestern suburbs since 2008. The 138-bed medical center features an award-winning Level II trauma center and offers the latest advancements in medical technologies and care with private, family-friendly patient rooms and access to top doctors. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Mental Health Resources and Support