UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Specification for Class
THERAPEUTIC RECREATOR 1
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
8135 (SEIU LOCAL 925 Medical/Laboratory Tech)
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 - UW Contract Classified
Graduation from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation Program
equivalent education/experience.
New Class: 9-16-76
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revise Class/Title: 2-15-91
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05