Recreational Therapist -FT - Day

L5

nuvance healthSharon, CT7 days ago

$26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Occupational Therapist Position At Sharon Hospital Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
Education Skills Experience: Masters of Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or related field or CTRS certification required. Art, Recreation or Activity Therapy licensure preferred. Three (3) or more years of previous experience in a behavioral health setting. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Strong written and verbal skills. Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Sharon Hospital Org Unit: 938
Department: Psych Unit Exempt: NoSalary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly
Apply now
Apply now

Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Location

Sharon, CT

Occupation

Recreational Therapists

Industry

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals

Posted

7 days ago

To get sharper similar jobs, create your profile using the link below.

Create profile