Recreational Therapist

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

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Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804 , calling 629-257-6058 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more€¦

Position Summary:

Provides for an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Recreational therapy employs leisure activities to help patients with disabilities or illnesses. Through the use of games, sports, crafts and more, recreational therapy serves to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one (1) of which was full time in a rehabilitation activities program in a healthcare setting, preferred.
• May have additional qualifications that would enhance job performance, such as certification or licensing as CNA, LPN/LCN, RN, OT, COTA, or degrees in recreational, social or occupational work .
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days after hire date.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

EEOC Statement:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.