Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Recreation Therapist/UKHC |
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Requisition Number | RE45522 |
Working Title | Recreation Therapist/UKHC - KCH-Administration |
Department Name | H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Grade Level | 08 |
Salary Range | $19.00-30.09/hour |
Type of Position | Staff |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | BS |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
Required License/Registration/Certification | Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist |
Physical Requirements | This position may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time. |
Shift | Day shift. |
Job Summary | A Recreation Therapist plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of therapeutic recreational activities for client groups. Therapists conduct assessments, make treatment recommendations specific to the discipline and client needs, and communicate this information to appropriate team members. Therapists function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team managing delegated aspects of clinical client issues. Patient responses and progress are communicated via rounds, written documentation, staff meetings and case conferences. The therapist is also responsible for ordering, storing, tracking, and resolving issues related recreation equipment. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will have experience as a Recreation Therapist within a hospital. In addition, this candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree and current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist certification. |
Deadline to Apply | 06/02/2024 |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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