Recreational Therapy Director jobs in Utah
Recreational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the recreational therapy department including policies and procedures. Sets and implements guidelines for recreational therapy programs. Being a Recreational Therapy Director conducts patient programs in areas of social interaction, theater, games, crafts, and music. Communicates the results of patient care to other health services. Additionally, Recreational Therapy Director may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require professional certification. The Recreational Therapy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Recreational Therapy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Recreational Therapy Director jobs
Recreational Therapy Technician PRN
- Intermountain Health
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Panguitch, UT
PART_TIME
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Job Description:
Develops and coordinates assessment, planning, and implementation of therapeutic recreational and leisure activities for patients.
Job Details- Location: Garfield Memorial Hospital
- Shift Details: PRN - as needed
- Initial evaluation done within 72 hours of patient admission under the direction of the Recreational Therapist.
- Provides feedback to the team regarding issues specific to leisure, re-education, including community entry.
- Utilizes team members and community resources to coordinate the recreation approach that will best serve the patient.
- Therapeutic recreation activities planned and communicated to the patient and other care providers as needed.
- Documents activities completed and the patient's response to those activities.
- Coordinates short and long term goals of the patient/family to have a successful discharge.
- Discharge evaluation documented and communicated with patient/family.
- Current Therapeutic Recreation Technician Certification in the State of Utah.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience in the Recreational Therapy field.
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
06/08/2024
Location:
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Work City:
Panguitch
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$17.26 - $22.43
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. - 10 Days Ago
Physical Therapy - Clinic Director
- Back at Work Physical Therapy
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North Salt Lake, UT
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionLead a team of amazing Physical Therapists as the Clinic Director at Back at Work Physical Therapy in North Salt Lake, UT!Clinic Details{{:}}Our North Salt Lake Clinic is one of our new...
- 4 Days Ago
Physical Therapist Clinic Director
- Mountain Land Physical Therapy
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West Valley, UT
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionMountain Land Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Clinic Director to join our West Valley, Utah outpatient clinic. This position includes up to a sign on bonus depending on experience, ...
- 1 Day Ago
Pediatric Outpatient Clinical Director
- Whole Child Therapy
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Spanish Fork, UT
FULL_TIME
- About us Whole Child Therapy is a family owned and operated pediatric, autism clinic in Spanish Fork, UT. Our whole goal is to create the best dang work environment for our employees so they can turn ...
- 21 Days Ago
Physical Therapy - Clinic Director
- Upstream Rehabilitation
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North Salt Lake, UT
FULL_TIME
- Lead a team of amazing Physical Therapists as the Clinic Director at Back at Work Physical Therapy in North Salt Lake, UT! Clinic Details: Our North Salt Lake Clinic is one of our newer clinics in the...
- 17 Days Ago
Physical Therapist/Clinic Director-Pleasant Grove
- Back at Work Physical Therapy
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Pleasant Grove, UT
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionLead a team of amazing Physical Therapists as the Clinic Director for Back at Work in Pleasant Grove, UTI am passionate about serving our patients through high quality care and exceedin...
- 12 Days Ago
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- Maplewood Mill Pond LLC
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Assistant Director of Recreational Therapy
- Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist-Junction City, Oregon
- State of Oregon
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Junction City, OR
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- Allegheny Health Network
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Recreation Therapist (BA)
- Universal Health Services
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Little Rock, AR
- Responsibilities Recreation Therapist Position Summary: The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and impleme...
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Recreational Therapist Delano, California
- Body Fit Plus Inc
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Delano, CA
- Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Delano, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location : ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist Wasco, California
- Body Fit Plus Inc
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Wasco, CA
- Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Wasco, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location : C...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist Soledad, California
- Body Fit Plus Inc
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Soledad, CA
- Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Soledad, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location :...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Utah
Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau.
Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east; by Colorado in the east; at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast; by Arizona in the south; and by Nevada in the west. It covers an area of 84,899 sq mi ...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapy Director jobs
$76,145 to $130,593
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What does a Recreational Therapy Director do?
Recreational Therapy Director in Waco, TX
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