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Hourly Wage Estimate: $21.71 - $32.56 / hour

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Recreation Therapy Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join The Medical Center of Aurora which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

The Medical Center of Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Recreation Therapy Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary: This position supports the mission of The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Hospital of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Skilled work in this area is an active treatment, provided both inpatient and outpatient, offering individualized assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, and evaluation to restore, remediate or rehabilitate specific aspects of physical, cognitive, emotional or social functioning to assist patients in improving their overall functioning and independence in life activities. Conducts evidence-based assessment including structured interview, direct observation, information from others and/or record review to generate age, diagnostic and culturally appropriate baseline data that identifies the patient’s strengths and limitations in physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning as well as behavioral functioning and interests in leisure/play. Collaborates with patient, family and/or significant others as appropriates and conducts assessment in a timely manner, in accordance with standards of HCA and TJC. Reports and documents a summary of the assessment results that contact information relative to the patient’s strengths, limitations, and summary of functional status. Based upon the analysis of assessment data, the recreational therapist formulates clinical impressions and recommendations for treatment, and referral for other services, if needed. Interprets assessment findings, collaborates with the patient, multidisciplinary team members as needed to develop the individualized recreational therapy treatment plan that includes patient preferences, short-term, long-term and/or discharge related functional outcome goals and the treatment interventions to be used to achieve treatment goals. Facilitates group therapy sessions to provide psychoeducation and treatment implementation for patients. Documentation of group therapy sessions is completed in a timely and thorough manner. Participation in bi-weekly team huddle. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community. The intent of these values is to assure that TMCA creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality.

II. Position Requirements:

A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certification; BLS-Healthcare provider through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, CPI certification within 6 months of hire and re-certification every 2 years after.

B. Education: Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or a closely related field required.

C. Experience: Two to three years of clinical/direct behavioral healthcare experience with minimum of one year in an acute care setting required.

D. Special Qualifications: Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and able to work with a highly diverse population. Must be knowledgeable of ADAD and TJC standards. Must be knowledgeable of behavioral health evaluation and consultation processes. Must have ability to perform recreational therapy practices, methods, techniques, and opportunities for recreational therapist to collaborate with other health care disciplines to improve patient functioning and independence. multiple tasks simultaneously and work in high stress environment. Must be able to apply critical thinking and formulate diagnostic impressions based upon review of systems, history, symptoms and current presentation. Must be able to provide crisis intervention and utilize system resources/referrals.

III. Degree of supervision required: Involves general guidance and direction by the Director of Behavioral Health Services. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is a 120 free standing facility in Aurora, Colorado. The Center services the mental health needs of the Adult, Senior Adult, and Adolescent populations and is a campus of The Medical Center of Aurora, which is the first community hospital in the Denver Metro area to receive three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is a 346-bed acute care hospital located in Aurora, Colorado.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Recreation Therapy Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.