Therapeutic Recreator 2
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18134 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
22519 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide therapeutic recreational services to patients with complex conditions or injuries in a specialty service such as burns, brain injury, pain, and mental health. Assess, plan and implement treatment programs as referred by a physician.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general direction, assess, plan and implement therapeutic recreation services for patients with complex physical and/or mental disabilities. Direct the work of and evaluate therapeutic recreation students and/or volunteers.
TYPICAL WORK
Perform complex assessments of patients in a specialty service;
Instruct the patient in adapting to the recreational and community environment;
Organize and lead therapeutic recreational activities both in and outside of the hospital environment;
Confer with the interdisciplinary team, individual patients, and family members to develop and recommend patients’ recreational program;
Direct, train and coordinate the work of therapeutic recreation students and/or volunteers in therapeutic recreational procedures such as patient assessment and community integration; provide feedback to students on progress and complete evaluation for educational program;
Maintain statistical information and documentation related to patient care;
Develop and maintain contact with appropriate community resources;
Operate state motor vehicle to transport patients on community outings;
Assist in securing resources and equipment for assigned area;
Develop and present inservices to students and staff in specialty area;
Participate in clinical studies for the specialty;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program AND 18 months of professional therapeutic recreation experience
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
02/15/1991: New Class
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
02/12/2024: Add SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job code