Req #: 231119

Department: HARBORVIEW - REHAB THERAPIES

Posting Date: 05/17/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $34.61 - $49.52 per hour

Shift: First Shift

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Harborview Medical Center – Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 1- PEDIATRIC FOCUS. WORK SCHEDULE - PER DIEM - Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Under general direction, a THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST 1 works with patients, families and a multidisciplinary team to assess patient’s needs- including use of clinical interviews with patients, family and other professionals; chart review; and/or standardized assessment tools. TR1 assesses the five domains of recreation therapy (physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive) to formulate a treatment plan. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Basic Functions and Responsibilities: Under general direction, this position provides a wide range of Therapeutic Recreation interventions to a pediatric inpatient population using specialized skills, including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, and related documentation. This position will assist with pediatric program development, and also provide consultative support to staff in the ED and outpatient clinics.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrate working knowledge of disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional abilities, complications, and implications of long-term deficits related to primary diagnoses. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the developmental stages and their effects on hospitalizations. Demonstrate proficiency in the evaluation and assessments of patients ages 0-18 years (and adults with developmental delays placing them at a developmental age between 0-18) with a variety of complex and multiple medical issues. Create individualized care plans based off the five TR domains (physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive). Provide a diverse, well rounded, goal directed treatment program that will accommodate individual patient needs based on age, ability, cognitive and physical function and social limitations. Demonstrates competence in providing developmental, educational, and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and their families under stress of hospitalization or illness. Assists pediatric patients with modifications to activity or adaptive equipment for return to play, ADLs and return to school/community. Serves as a resource to other disciplines in the developmental needs of pediatric and adolescent populations; attends patient care rounds including pediatric and burn rounds regularly. Provide integration opportunities to include knowledge of community resource and environmental awareness, return to school and community, and family education. Documents evaluation, intervention, strategies for treatment and recommendations for other team members in online medical record. Communicate interventions to team with emphasis on goals, progress and discharge planning. Participates in workgroup or selected department activities/projects to promote delivery of quality care to the pediatric population, as assigned. Provides education and training to other rehab therapy staff and health care professionals. Participates in school re-entry program. Monitors supplies and requests supplies when needed Maintains professional growth and development through conferences, seminars, and professional affiliations Provides objective feedback on peer evaluations Practices UW Service Culture Guidelines. Contributes to the efficient operation of clinic and/or workgroup. Helps create a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork, flexibility, and service oriented communication with patients and co workers. Complies with agency and division standards, protocols procedures. Articulates and integrates safety policies and procedures into daily practice. Assists with training of volunteers Organizes work, appropriately prioritizes caseload and sets daily priorities under general direction. Works with TR students as assigned Other Duties as assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Able to deal courteously and sensitively with patients, families, and caregivers. - Able to communicate professionally with patients, families, caregivers, and staff. - Models all standards outlined in Service Culture Guideline and Professional Image policy. - Promotes a healthy work environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program OR Equivalent education/experience. - Registered as a Recreational Therapist in the State of Washington.

Preference will be given to candidates with: - 6 months of pediatric experience or comparable education/experience. - Current Washington State Driver’s License. - CPR certification. - Completion of an accredited Child Life program AND Certification as a Child Life Specialist.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.