Licensed Recreation Therapist

Job Summary: Responsible for the coordination and planning of the therapeutic and recreational activities for the participants of the program. SpecificationsEducation: Must be a Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT) and meet the education, supervised clinical experience, and other requirements, including practice in accordance with professional standards of practice and codes of ethics, of the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (NC BRTL).Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population within the past 5 years. Type of Employees Supervised: None.Special Training/Abilities: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Piedmont Health SeniorCare and approved by CMS before working independently. Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contactAges of Patients Rendered Care: Adult & Geriatric.Key Responsibilities:?Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants, (minimally every 6 months) and assessment must be completed prior to scheduled team conference. Communicates participant changes to team members.?Develops specific therapeutic programs as part of the plan of care to include recreational and social activities. ?Records, signs and dates progress reports in the participant?s medical record.?Develops, implements, and supervises the Activity Program?Plans and provides both group and individual activites?Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the center. ?Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning. Communicates any changes in participant condition to team members.?Coordination of 24 hour care deliveryTo apply for a position, please send a a cover letter indicating the position , and a resume to: Human ResourcesPHS Inc.299 Lloyd StCarrboro, NC 27510 Fax to (919) 537-0469, or email