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• Conduct initial assessments to evaluate patients' functional and social abilities, identify major interests, and set realistic recreation therapy treatment goals.
• Develop and implement appropriate recreation therapy programs, monitoring treatment progress and adjusting as needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in facilitating therapeutic programs and modalities in both group and individual settings, including exercises, leisure, sensory, creative, recreational, and social activities.
• Assess progress, update goals, and develop a therapeutic Plan of Care with ongoing recommendations based on changes in the patient’s condition; present and coordinate the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team, keeping the team informed of any changes.
• Complete medical record documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide recreational education to patients and their families or caregivers in accordance with recreation therapy standards.
• Maintain competency in line with departmental, organizational, and professional standards.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, reporting any unsafe conditions to the AGPU leadership team and ensuring a safe environment for all.
• Consistently meet or exceed AGPU targets for productivity and patient satisfaction.
• Continuously seek improvement in service delivery and communication with patients.
• Demonstrate respect for patient rights, including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality, and independence.
• Collaborate effectively with staff peers and contractors to achieve AGPU goals and drive success.
• Provide age-specific care for individuals over the age of 60, demonstrating proficiency in meeting the unique needs of older adults.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field, such as Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy.

• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Completion of TB screening and a health examination by a hospital-designated nurse practitioner or physician is required for employment.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required upon (3) months of hire.

• Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC).
• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Certified through Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) as ATR-BC, Board Certified/Registered in Drama Therapy (RDT, RDT-P, RDT-BC).
• Registered as a Music Therapist or Board Certified (MT-BC) in Music Therapy.
• Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• Verification of current CPR (BLS) and first aid training.

• Minimum of one year of experience facilitating therapeutic activities and recreational programs for individuals with mental health conditions or the elderly population within the past five years.
• Preferred: Full-time experience in a patient activities program in an acute psychiatric setting within the last 3 years.

Los Angeles Jewish Health is dedicated to providing exceptional, comprehensive senior healthcare services, guided by our mission to deliver excellence in care for all, rooted in Jewish values. With over 100 years of trusted service to seniors, we continuously evolve to meet the unique needs of every individual we serve. As the largest single-source senior housing provider in Los Angeles, our San Fernando Valley campuses are home to over 1,000 residents. We serve more than 4,000 seniors through a range of healthcare programs, offering independent living options for those who seek the reassurance of support when needed. From adult day care to residential living, and short-term or long-term care, we tailor each senior's experience to their specific needs, ensuring personalized care at every stage of life.