Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care

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Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of

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to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.

Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Plans, develops, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program as an integral part of the individualized rehabilitation process.

• Assists patients in attaining and maintaining optimum functioning and a satisfying lifestyle.

Job Duties:

• Updates treatments plans weekly and leads discussions at team conferences.
• Designs goal directed, individualized treatment plans for each patient to assist in the patients rehabilitation process.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and modifies treatment plans as indicated to obtain goals.
• Collaborates with the Volunteer Department, facilitates and evaluates special programs such as Pet Therapy, Friendly Visitors, or any additional programs that may be beneficial to the residents being serviced.
• Ensures timely changes to the plan of care are documented and communicated to the patient, health care team, and family members as appropriate.
• Develops weekly and monthly calendars that include a variety of activities based on resident interests and suggestions.
• Plans and conducts activities that are relevant to the specific needs, interests, and cultural background of the patients.

Minimum

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field 1 year Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a healthcare setting or 1 year Social program or health care setting Problem solving

skills:

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Preferred Qualifications:

Less than 1 year Recreation Therapy Ability to interact and assess individuals with differences and psychiatric disorders. CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification within 30 Days Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 206 E Brown St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: M-F 830-500 Department: 1029-00037 Mental Health ANC Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice.

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