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Recreational Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare • Ogden, UT 84407 • Posted 30+ days ago

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As a Recreational Therapist in Behavioral Health at Ogden Regional Medical Center, you will be part of a team dedicated to creating positive patient interactions and promoting the multi-faceted wellness of those served. You will develop and implement activities to foster self-awareness, increase social skills, and manage behaviors, assess patient needs, plan and implement groups, and evaluate and document treatment goals and outcomes. This role also involves supervising and mentoring Recreational Therapy interns and new therapists, and providing consultation to other hospital areas.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement activities for patients to foster self-awareness, increase social skills, and promote healthy creativity.
  • Assess patient needs and complete patient assessments.
  • Plan and implement regular groups to meet the needs of patients.
  • Evaluate and document treatment goals and outcomes related to groups and patient involvement.
  • Review assessments and other activities performed by technicians.
  • Assist in the supervision and mentoring of Recreational Therapy interns and new therapists.
  • Provide consultation to other hospital areas as directed by physician order, under the supervision of the unit director.

Qualifications

Required

  • Valid driver's license, in good standing.
  • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Recreation Therapist, or Advanced Activity Professional-BC (AAP-BC)

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider with 182 hospitals and over 2,300 sites of care in 20 states and the United Kingdom. They offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including hospitals, surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, diagnostic and imaging centers, walk-in clinics, and physician clinics, with a commitment to improving patient care and well-being.

Full Job Description

**Description**

**Introduction**

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Recreational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Ogden Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

**Benefits**

Ogden Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

**_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Recreational Therapist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

**Job Summary and Qualifications**

As a Recreational/Activity Therapist in Behavioral Health at our facility you will be joining a team that has a passion for creating positive patient interactions and a dedication to caring for the multi-faceted wellness of those we serve. In this role:

+ You will develop and implement activities for patients to help foster self-awareness, increase social skills, and promote healthy creativity to effectively reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and manage behaviors.

+ You will be responsible for assessing patient needs and completing patient assessments.

+ You will plan and implement regular groups to meet the needs of patients.

+ You will evaluate and document treatment goals and outcomes related to groups and patient involvement.

+ You will review assessments and other activities performed by technicians and assist in the supervision and mentoring of Recreational Therapy interns and new Recreational Therapists.

+ You will provide consultation to other hospital areas as directed by physician order, and under the supervision of the unit director.

**What qualifications you will need:**

+ Valid driver's license, in good standing.

+ American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Recreation Therapist, or Advanced Activity Professional-BC (AAP-BC)

Ogden Regional Medical Center has been delivering exceptional care for over 75 years. Our 230 plus bed hospital offers a full array of medical services. We are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. Ogden Regional is a certified Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Joint Center.

Affiliated with our hospital is Pleasant View Emergency Center . This fully equipped, freestanding facility features board-certified physicians. Our nurses and technicians are specially trained in emergency medical care and available on a 24/7 basis.

Located 10 miles north of our main hospital, PVER features 10 plus treatment rooms, comprehensive imaging technology and a medical laboratory onsite, which help to ensure accurate and prompt care.

Ogden Regional Medical Center and Pleasant View Emergency Center sit at the heart of the Wasatch Mountain range. The area has abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, rock climbing, watersports and three ski resorts within a half-hour drive; Ogden offers the lure of outdoor living and the culture of city life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Recreational Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status