Recreational Therapy Job In Alamogordo, New Mexico
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - 751026
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Type of Facility: Hospital
• Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated recreational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected recreational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.
• Assist clients in performing activities of all types
• Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity
• Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns
• Design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
• Coordinate therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient’s needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.
• Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new therapy methods and techniques.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies.
• Provide instruction, guidance and technical assistance to assistants, aides and other members of the health care team in recreational therapy methods and techniques.
• Assist in recommending the selection and purchase of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
C-Cert Thera Rec Spec
Preferred:
C-Heartsaver
C-BLS
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.