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Recreation Therapist

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center Phoenix, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $25.25 - $36.61 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2023-290904 Employment Type Part Time Department Neurorehab - CTN Hours/Pay Period 48 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:15pm) Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Responsibilities

The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN) at Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) is seeking an outpatient clinician interested in the neurorehabilitation of patients with acquired brain injuries in a unique and highly established holistic milieu-oriented center.  The BNI is a world renowned neurosurgical and neurological institute. The CTN is the last step of a full service BNI rehabilitation continuum and is designed to successfully transition patients to their homes, communities, school, and work environments.  Candidates should have experience in evaluation and treatment of neurological diagnoses. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a large, vibrant, interdisciplinary team composed of neuropsychologists, rehabilitation psychologists, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, a dietician, physiatrists, and a psychiatrist.  Some administrative and case management responsibilities are associated with this position to ensure cohesive interventions.

Phoenix is an ideal place to raise a family, with excellent schools and well-respected state universities. Living in Arizona opens the door to a variety of recreational activities with dozens of golf courses in the metro area and across the state, hundreds hiking trails, nearby lakes for fishing and boating, and cool air mountain retreats just a couple of hours away-- a perfect balance of an exciting and stimulating work environment and comfortable lifestyle. 


Qualifications

Minimum:

Minimum of 2 years related experience

BCLS certificate

American Heart Association BLS

Preferred:

BS in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or relevant field highly preferred

TRS certification highly preferred

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