Enrichment Therapist - ENCOMPASS HEALTH : Job Details

Mount Carmel Rehabilitation Hospital an affiliate of Encompass Health597 Executive Campus DriveWesterville, OH 43082The Enrichment Therapist provides enrichment counseling according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations, and guidelines. This position develops hospital enrichment activities and trains hospital support staff in providing enrichment activities to patients. The Enrichment Therapist provides enrichment evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment in their area of specialty. This position requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers and maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The Enrichment Therapist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. QualificationsLicense or Certification:- BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.- Certified as defined by applicable Professional Organization.Minimum Qualifications:- Successfully completed an Associate degree, Bachelor degree, or higher from an accredited program in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, spiritual therapy, vocational or any other enrichment program.Machines, Equipment Used:- Therapy equipment and general office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc.- Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.Physical Requirements:- Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.Skills and Abilities:- Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.- Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.- Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.Environmental Conditions:- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.- Handicapped accessible.- May work under stressful circumstances at times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards:- Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.- Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.- Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.- This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.