Review Vacancy
TitleRecreation Therapist - NYS Veterans' Home at Oxford
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $58028 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or Adaptive Physical Education and one year of experience in planning and administering a therapeutic recreation program; or, current credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); or reachable on the current Recreation Therapist List.
Duties Description Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation therapy programs for individuals and groups.
• Provides a variety of recreation services to individuals and groups, and modifies activities consistent with the function level, physical ability, and/or rehabilitative and clinical needs of individuals.
• Observes and records individuals’ participation, progress, responses, and behaviors; reports changes; and may recommend changes to treatment plans or new activities to address the recreation needs of individuals and/or groups.
• Coordinates recreation therapy activities with those of other disciplines or therapy programs for assigned individuals and/or groups.
• Maintains individuals’ records and documentation in accordance with program standards and requirements.
• Orders and maintains recreation supplies and equipment for assigned activities.
• Attends recreation department and/or treatment team meetings.
Additional Comments We are a 242 bed, state of the art, Skilled Long Term Care Nursing Facility providing care the Veterans and their dependents in our community.
*SNF regulations require CTRS Certification*
Geriatric/Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.