Pediatric Subacute Activities Coordinator - Full Time, Days (FRMC) at Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin, California

Job Description:

Activity Coordinator (Sub-Acute PEDS) - Full Time, Days (FRMC)

We are hospitals and affiliated medical groups, working closely together for the benefit of every person who comes to us for care. We build comprehensive networks of quality healthcare services that are designed to offer our patients highly coordinated, personalized care and help them live healthier lives. Through collaboration, we strive to provide all of our patients and medical group members with the quality, affordable healthcare they need and deserve.

The Activity Coordinator assists the Activity Director in providing group and individual activities for residents. Supports and assists with patient activities which are multi-faceted and meet the patient's functional needs and interests.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Assists with an individualized assessment to collect data to determine a course of action for treatment, which must be co-signed by Certified Rehab Therapist. Supports the treatment plan and the goals and objectives with treatment interventions to restore and improve function from the disability. Plans, leads, and engages the patient in structured therapeutic groups according to their treatment goals. Counsels and educates patients. Ensures documentation and outcomes are recorded for each group. Attends required milieu meetings.
• Supports and assists with evaluation of patient's progress relative to the treatment plan, based on the changes in the interventions and patient responses. Reports changes in patient responses with treatment interventions that may affect the treatment plan.
• Assists with the development of a discharge plan, which must be co-signed by a Certified Rehab Therapist. Works collaboratively with the patient and significant others to continue treatment upon discharge. Facilitates mainstreaming the patient into the community with recommended resources.
• Ensures patient safety in all groups. Maintains accountability for equipment according to hospital policy to ensure patient safety. Ensures infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• Adheres to the Ethical Code of Conduct, providing patient services that are professional. Provides empathy, compassion, understanding, and support to patients. Demonstrates care appropriate for the age, cultural, religious, gender, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physician, and co-workers.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Associates Degree in related fields such as, Art, Music, Dance, Psychology, Sociology, Kinesiology, Theater and Education from an accredited college or university preferred.

Minimum Experience: Three (3) months previous recreation therapy experience in a psychiatric, acute care, or community setting required. One (1) year experience as a Recreational Therapist in an acute care hospital or community setting preferred. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment. Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families preferred.

Req. Certification/Licensure: AHA Basic Life Support required. Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only required).

Employee Value Proposition

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., is guided by a diverse and highly experienced leadership core. This group maintains the vision that has made Prospect a needed difference-maker in the lives of so many patients today, and many executives contribute to our continued efforts. As a member of our highly effective team of professionals, benefit eligible positions will receive:

• Company 401K
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time-off
• Life insurance

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We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

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Keywords: Administrative, Clerical, Admin, Coord, Pediatric Sub Acute, Subacute, Acute Care