JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices.
Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities.
Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate.
Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists.
Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders.
Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution.
Maintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments.
Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program. Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs.
Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan.
Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient. Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations.
Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs.
Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient's stay has exceeded 7 days.
Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions.
Provides direction to clinical and unit staff regarding activity related groups.
Provides input into patient's AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.
Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
License: Current unencumbered certification/license/registration required per state of practice guidelines.
Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours, holidays, and overtime.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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