Therapeutic Recreational Specialist-PRN

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Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Variable Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 4:30 PM Worker Sub-Type PRN Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description Provides the highest quality age-appropriate care for patients newborn to 20 years of age within the scope of practice and established standards for therapeutic recreation. Functions effectively as a member of the rehabilitation team. Supports the mission of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Develops and implements a program to address the play/leisure and developmental needs of rehabilitation patients focusing on enabling the patient to participate in leisure and recreational activities within their community. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Experience 1 year of experience Preferred Qualifications 1 year of experience in traumatic brain injury and pediatric rehabilitation Education Bachelor’s Degree Certification Summary Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities Job Responsibilities Evaluates patients, meeting established standards. Plans and implements effective and appropriate intervention so that functional outcomes are achieved. Completes documentation, meeting departmental standards for content, accuracy, and timeliness. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family. Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd Job Family Rehab