Los Angeles General Medical Center

Organization Description

We are a 600 bed Level-One trauma center located close to downtown Los Angeles. Our mission is to provide world-class care and education for all in our community. Our vision is to lead the nation in building healthy communities. We value teamwork, accountability, trust, and compassion. This site is only for Recreation Therapy Graduate Students.

Program Information

This program is only open to Recreation Therapy Graduate Students.

The Recreation Therapy Student participates in a 17 week (680 hour) clinical internship work experience to develop skills in the practical application of Recreation Therapy principles, methods, and techniques under the direct supervision of a State and/or National Certified Recreation Therapist at Los Angeles General Psychiatric Services. The student will gain experience in adult and adolescent inpatient services, as well as exposure to acute inpatient med surg and ED services provided by Recreation Therapy.

Health & Safety

Students must download and complete this form and submit it to LA General Medical Center Human Resources staff during their onboarding process. Confidentiality Agreement: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:96fa1639-6ca3-4cbf-8257-17a761d68ad9
 

Student may be working on the medical surgical floors and in our behavioral units; but will be closely supervised by licensed Recreation Therapy staff.

Updated BLS CPR certification and updated vaccination record are needed. A live scan is usually completed by our facility's HR department. Students may also need to be fit tested for N-95 mask.

Please note Los Angeles County's commitment to Safely Surrendered Baby Law https://www.lacounty.gov/residents/family-services/child-safety/safe-surrender/
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • HIGH RISK: Health care services - Risk includes but not limited to: falling, needle sticks, medical exposure
  • HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
  • RISK: Physical Recreation - Risk includes but is not limited to: sprains, strains, bruises, gym equipment, falling
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Site prefers (or has had contact with) students from a particular major or academic program, or with specific coursework completed (If so, please indicate above Special Instructions).
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students are not allowed to take pictures or video.
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Address 
2051 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
United States
General Phone 
(323) 409-1000
Website:
https://dhs.lacounty.gov/lageneral/

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Recreational Therapy Graduate Student Center for Community Engagement Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Center for Community Engagement
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

Generally M-F 7:30am to 4pm. Work hours may vary to cover weekends or alternative work hours.

Minimum required hours 
680
Maximum students 
2