Description
Introduction
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Recreational TherapistChippenham Hospital
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a(an) Recreational Therapist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Provides Art therapy, Music therapy, Recreational therapy, Drama therapy or Pet therapy Services to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu. Works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating individualized treatment plans. The Expressive Therapist also provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed behavioral health professional.
Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living
Through direct care, observation, and communication with the patient collects and documents patient behavioral and physical clinical data and observations
Assists with treatments or procedures within documented level of competency.
Collaborates with other treatment team members in patient treatment planning.
Provides behavioral health care interventions utilizing the least restrictive interventions.
Provides for the safety of patients, visitors and staff. Completes routine and special safety checks.
Assumes responsibility for completing all mandatory educational, health screening, CPR, and CPI requirements within designated time frame and for providing written verification of same for filing.
Actively participates in quality management activities by timely reporting of staff, family, visitor or quality concerns.
Uses the Microsoft e-mail system to routinely read e-mail messages
Facilitates and/or assists with patient community, education or expressive art groups. Documents patient's participation.
Uses the Meditech documentation system to document daily documentation of patient care.
Facilitates expressive art therapy groups and provides individual leisure/recreational counseling as indicated.
Manages safety and orderliness of expressive arts therapy work areas.
Appropriately completes admission assessments within defined time frame.
Communicates effectively with staff, peers, Sr. Leader, external and internal customers.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures; supports the mission of the hospital.
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
Bachelors Degree
(AAP-BC) Advanced Activity Professional-BC, or (MT-BC) Music Therapy - Board Certified, or (RecTherapy) Recreational Therapist, or (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or (ACRP-CCRC) Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Recreational Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
