Recreation Therapist

Summary The Recreation Therapist at the Tucson VA Medical Center's SW Blind Rehabilitation Center develops and delivers therapeutic recreation programs for patients with visual impairments. The role includes conducting recreation and leisure assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, and implementing interventions that support rehabilitation goals. The therapist uses recreation therapy principles to help improve patients' functional abilities, independence, and overall quality of life. Responsibilities The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Evaluates, establishes goals based on evaluation findings, and develops treatment interventions. Implements and modifies as necessary treatment plan and goals as needed throughout course of treatment to ensure optimum outcomes. Performs documentation of patient care including assessments, progress notes, encounters, consultations, care plans, and other reports as needed. Utilizes Automated Data Processing (A...