Recreation Therapist Jobs

Kootenai Health is currently hiring a patient-focused, compassionate Recreational Therapist with a drive to provide exceptional care to those they serve.

Join our Kootenai Behavioral Health - Youth Acute Team today!

Recreation Therapist

Position Summary:

Plans and directs medically approved recreational programs for patients.

Responsibilities:

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Typically reports to a manager
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Organizes activities according to the patients' capabilities, needs, and interest
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Performs a variety of tasks
• Prepares reports for patient's physician describing patients' symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
• Advises patients to get involved in leisure activities

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation required
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, therapeutic recreation, recreation administration or an equivalent program required

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Exposure to violent and unpredictable individuals
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses
• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• And much more
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality health care system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Julie Pickup, Talent Acquisition at [email protected], or 208-625-4136 with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Location: Kootenai Health · Behavioral Health - Youth Acute
Schedule: Full Time, Evenings - 10 Hour Shifts