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RECREATION THERAPIST / THERAPEUTIC RECREATOR - GEROPSYCH (80% FTE, DAYS)
Req #: 237221
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NW- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & LEARNING
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest
Posting Date: 10/08/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $37.68 - $54.79 per hour
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?
- Find out if The Whole U will help you achieve your wellness goals!
- As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
WORK SCHEDULE
PART-TIME; 80% FTE; 32 hours per week; Tuesday-Friday (8 hours per day) with rotating Sundays every 5th weekend
Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Provides therapeutic recreational services to patients in the behavioral health units.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates and plans comprehensive treatment programs, assess and provide discharge plans to meet the needs of patients.
- Communicates the role of TR on the treatment team.
- Communicates TR evaluation results and treatment plan to team members.
- Collaborates with supervisor to identify clinical or program needs.
- Participates in quality improvement programs.
- Team leadership.
- Ability to delegate tasks to volunteer or aide.
- Volunteer and aide supervision.
- Collaboration with nursing and medical staff.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program AND 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience OR equivalent education/experience.
- Current CTRS Certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
- Registered with the Washington State Department of Health as a Recreation Therapist.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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