Recreational Therapist jobs in Billings, MT

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Psych
  • Billings Clinic Health System
  • Billings, MT OTHER
  • The Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment of patients’ functional needs and outcomes; consulting with and participating as part of the patients’ treatment team. The Therapist effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The Therapist reviews patients’ functional needs and will modify treatment plans to assist patients in expressing their emotions and experiences in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Depending on Program needs and the Therapists education and training, the Therapist may function in a variety of therapeutic roles.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Conducts and adjusts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs

    • Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data. Completes individualized and group therapies to ensure optimal outcomes

    • Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care

    • Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures

    • Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team

    • Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes

    • Conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles and group therapy techniques

    • Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff, social workers and attending physician

    • Displays thorough knowledge of available community therapeutic resources

    • As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques

    • As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material

    • Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed

    • Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material

    • Provides resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment of patients

    • Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor

    • Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.

    • Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed

    • Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. Actively participates in department processes as requested

    • Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature

    • Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered

    • Maintains professional interactions with peers, management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications

    • Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed

    • Complete and maintains crisis prevention and intervention training

    • Other duties as assigned

  • 10 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Billings Clinic Health System
  • Billings, MT OTHER
  • >Essential Job Functions Please enter the individual bullet points here
  • 21 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Daniels Memorial Hospital
  • Scobey, MT FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Looking for an enthusiastic and innovative part- time or full-time physical therapist to join a growing rehabilitation department based in a rural Critical Access Hospital and Outpatie...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Physical therapist
  • Ironside Human Resources
  • Glasgow, MT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description A healthcare facility north of Wolf Point, MT is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time, direct-hire position! Pay : $40.00 - $55.00 per hour Physical Therapist Job Details : Rel...
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Occupational Therapist
  • Delta Companies
  • Miles, MT FULL_TIME
  • Overview Setting: Home Health Compensation: $1,776 - $2,131 estimated weekly pay Start: ASAP | open to 1-2 months out Duration: 13 weeks | potential to extend Guaranteed Hours: 40 Benefits: Blue Cross...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Miles, MT FULL_TIME
  • TITLE: Occupational TherapistLOCATION: Miles City, MONTANA Would you like to live and work in an area where you can enjoy the outdoors and a low cost of living?Are you interested in a career where you...
  • 7 Days Ago

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L&D RN
  • TotalMed
  • Billings, MT
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery for a travel assignment in Billings Montana.
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Oncologist
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Billings, MT
  • Job Description: It's not all about the WORK! It's also about the PLAY! Live, work, play in Montana! Montana is one of t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant Orthopedics
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Billings, MT
  • Job Description: The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team b...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant Cardiac Telemetry
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Billings, MT
  • Job Description: The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team b...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRN Critical Care Physician ICU
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Billings, MT
  • Job Description: PRN Critical Care Physician ICU (Critical Care) Are you ready to practice big-city medicine with a smal...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS LLC
  • Billings, MT
  • Job Details Job Location Yellowstone County Jail - Billings, MT Salary Range $35.00 - $35.00 Hourly Description Job Titl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inpatient Surgical Nurse Manager
  • Billings Clinic
  • Billings, MT
  • Youll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a v...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Provider Enrollment Specialist
  • Billings Clinic
  • Billings, MT
  • Youll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a v...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, which has a total a population of 170,498. It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the "Magic City" because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. The city is named for Frederick H. Billings, a former president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. With one of the largest trade areas in the Uni...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,170 to $67,300
Billings, Montana area prices
were up 3.1% from a year ago

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