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Amergis Recreational Therapist - ST in Sylmar, California
$40- $42
A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who incollaboration with the multi-disciplinary team develops a plan of care for eachtherapy patient and provides skilled recreational therapy services inaccordance with physician orders.
Requirements:
Recreational Therapist license (National or State) CTRS
2 years of hospital experience
Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm
weekly pay
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administers, scores, and interprets various tests
Interviews and observes to assess aptitudes and interests
Plans effective treatment and recommends treatmentobjectives
Administers treatment utilizing the recreational therapymodality with individual/groups of patients having physical, emotional andsocial disabilities
Evaluates and adjusts treatments as appropriate
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
At least one year of current experience in RecreationTherapy preferred
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) perstate/client requirement
Water Safety and Health Fitness Instructor certificationspreferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.