Therapeutic Recreator 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18135 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
22520 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Assess, plan and implement therapeutic recreation services.
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide therapeutic recreation services to patients as referred by a physician. Perform assessments; plan and implement recreational therapy program.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, assess patient needs, plan and implement therapeutic recreation programs.
TYPICAL WORK
Assess patients; plan and implement therapeutic recreation plan of care to meet individual patient needs;
Organize and lead therapeutic recreational activities both in and outside the hospital environment;
Confer with the interdisciplinary team, individual patients, and family members to develop patients’ therapeutic recreational plan;
Develop and maintain contact with appropriate community resources;
Maintain statistical information and documentation related to patient care;
Operate state motor vehicles to transport patients on community outings;
Direct therapeutic recreation volunteers and instruct students within assigned area;
Assist in securing resources and equipment for assigned area;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
09/16/1976: New Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
02/15/1991: Revise Class/Title
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion