Recreation Therapist/On-Call/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Recreation Therapist/On-Call/UKHC
Requisition Number	DU12752
Department Name	H6140:Psychiatric Services
Work Location	Lexington, Ky
Salary Range	$19.00-30.09/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	On Call
Required Education	BS
Required Related Experience	No experience required
Required License/Registration/Certification	Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
Physical Requirements	This position may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for an extended period.
Shift	Shift will vary. Candidates will need to be available day, evening, weekend and holiday per departmental need. Must work at least 36 hours/month.
Job Summary	A Recreation Therapist plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of therapeutic recreational activities for client groups. Therapists conduct assessments, make treatment recommendations specific to the discipline and client needs, and communicate this information to appropriate team members. Therapists function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team managing delegated aspects of clinical client issues. Patient responses and progress are communicated via rounds, written documentation, staff meetings and case conferences. The therapist is also responsible for ordering, storing, tracking, and resolving issues related recreation equipment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	The ideal candidate will have experience as a Recreation Therapist within a hospital. In addition, this candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor’s Degree and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist.
Deadline to Apply	04/02/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • On-line Advertisement
   • Military Connection Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
   • Facebook
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • None of the Above
2. * Are you currently employed at UK HealthCare Chandler or Good Samaritan Hospitals?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is your highest level of education completed?
   • High School or GED
   • Some College: less than 60 credit hours
   • Some College: more than 60 credit hours
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PhD

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Cover Letter

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