Recreational Therapist, LRT I - ECU Health Medical Center : Job Details

ECU HealthAbout ECU Health Medical CenterECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.Position SummaryResponsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of individualized Recreational Therapy services for patients with physical, social, emotional and/or cognitive impairments based on evidenced based practice and research. Scope of service includes general adult, Geriatric/ Psyc-med, MR/MI and acute services on the Behavioral Health unit. This position functions as part of the interdisciplinary team.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree or higherAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationRecreational Therapy LicensureCertified Therapeutic Recreational SpecialistNon-violent crisis intervention training may be required. If not current at time of hire, must complete within first 30 days of employment and maintained without lapse during employment.BS/ BA and or MS in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy required.Maintain State of North Carolina Recreational Therapy licensure (LRT) through the State of NC Licensure Board.Maintain certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) through National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)Less than 3 years of licensure is required (does not apply to BH Allied Health or Medical Group)BH Allied Health and Medical Group 3 years or less of experience is required.One year clinical experience working as LRT/CTRS is preferred.Basic knowledge/awareness of RT interventions/ competencies. Strong working knowledge of individual and group facilitation skills.Other Information#LI-EJ1General StatementIt is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.