Recreational Therapist Cert

Community Health Systems

Jackson, MS, United States
Therapeutic recreation program implementation
Patient assessment and treatment planning
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
The Recreational Therapist – Certified is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs to support the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of patients

Job Summary

  • The Recreational Therapist – Certified is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs to support the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of patients.
  • They collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote recovery, independence, and an improved quality of life through structured individual and group activities.
  • The role includes conducting patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, and educating patients and families on the value of recreation in health and wellness.

Matching Summary

The Recreational Therapist – Certified is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs to support the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic recreation program implementation
  • Patient assessment and treatment planning
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Documentation in electronic health records
  • Safety and therapeutic environment maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and clinical judgment
  • Leisure education and skill-building activities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in recreation healthcare related field
  • 0-1 years clinical or behavioral health experience
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required
  • CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
  • OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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