Recreational Therapist - Military Veterans

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Recreational Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mountain View Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Mountain View 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Recreational Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Recreational Therapist in Behavioral Health at our facility you will be joining a team that has a passion for creating positive patient interactions and a dedication to caring for the multi-faceted wellness of those we serve. In this role:

• You will develop and implement activities for patients to help foster self-awareness, increase social skills, and promote healthy creativity to effectively reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and manage behaviors.
• You will be responsible for assessing patient needs and completing patient assessments.
• You will plan and implement regular groups to meet the needs of patients.
• You will evaluate and document treatment goals and outcomes related to groups and patient involvement.
• You will review assessments and other activities performed by technicians and assist in the supervision and mentoring of Recreational Therapy interns and new Recreational Therapists.
• You will provide consultation to other hospital areas as directed by physician order, and under the supervision of the unit director.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current State of Utah Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited program; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
• Certification in Non Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 30 days of hire.
• Mental Health and/or Chemical Dependency experience of one year preferred

At Mountain View Hospital we are committed to the health and improvement of human life. We honor this commitment by treating each patient as though they are a family member at our 124 plus bed facility. People insist on coming here because of our unique family feeling combined with our award winning quality. We have achieved the Patient Safety Excellence Award for the third year in a row and are also ranked among the top 10 percent in the nation. (Healthgrades 2017-2019). We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation.

With family-friendly attractions, thrilling outdoor adventures, and close proximity to Utah Valley and Salt Lake City, there’s something for everyone – and plenty of new hobbies to discover.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Recreational Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.