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Schedule Weekly Hours:

Primarily Monday through Friday with some flexibility in hours every day. Generally 8:00am -4:30pm. Weekends optional depending on unit activities. No holidays.

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The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for programming that encompasses treatment, leisure education and recreation participation. Through the use of assessments and therapeutic interventions, the CTRS plans, implements, coordinates and educates to promote a healthy leisure lifestyle. The CTRS collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care in accordance with the vision and mission of Gundersen Health System. The CTRS utilizes treatment modalities according to ATRA and NTRS Standards of Practice.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Works with patients/client to evaluate, treat and educate to promote overall health and wellness through leisure activity participation in the home and in the community.

2. Develops and implements appropriate individualized treatment through the use of individual and group work.

3. Participates in departmental and multidisciplinary review, Quality Improvement activities, Staff Development and Patient Care issues.

4. Responsible for completing documentation within established departmental standards.

5. Pursues relevant educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge and meet departmental needs.

6. Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

1 year previous experience in healthcare

DESIRED

1 year previous experience working in behavioral health

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) within 6 months of hire date Valid Driver's License (DL)

DESIRED

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Subject to outside environmental conditions.

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Subject to hazards.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Driving Never (0%)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Climbing Ladder Never (0%)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Balance - Right Leg Never (0%)

Balance - Left Leg Never (0%)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Waist to Overhead Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Other Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Right Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Left Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer