Job Description
Sign-on bonus offered with 2 years of experience!
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.
Why Join Tucson Medical Center?
We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:
· Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team
· Competitive Pay
· Career Growth Opportunities
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Health and Wellness Coaching
· Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month
SUMMARY:
Provides assessment and evaluation of patients which will lead to organization and coordination of therapeutic programs and treatment modalities to effect improvement in the physical, mental and social well-being of patients and their families. Develops individualized treatment plans to promote psychosocial, emotional, physical, and developmental growth of patients while minimizing trauma of hospitalization and/or illness. Prepares patients for medical experiences with coping strategies, communicating with members of the health care team, and orienting and supervising Volunteers and Child Life/Recreation Therapy interns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or University, preferably in one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies or related fields.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of child life or recreation therapy or related experience. 600-hour clinical child life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist required.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Child Life Specialists must obtain Child Life Specialist Certification within one (1) year of hire. Recreational Therapists must obtain Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification within one (1) year of hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.