Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, Full Time, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
Baptist Health
Prattville, Alabama, United States
Ability to cope with stressful situations
Maintain professional composure in challenging situations
Prioritize workload for maximum efficiency
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing the recreational therapy program at Crossbridge as part of an interdisciplinary team
Job Summary
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing the recreational therapy program at Crossbridge as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Patient populations served range from adolescents (12-18) to adults (19-54) and geriatric patients (55+), requiring versatile therapeutic approaches.
The position requires working after hours, holidays, and weekends, along with passing a designated crisis intervention training examination.
Matching Summary
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing the recreational therapy program at Crossbridge as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ability to cope with stressful situations
Maintain professional composure in challenging situations
Prioritize workload for maximum efficiency
Pass crisis intervention training examination
Implement physical aspects of crisis intervention safely
Nice-to-have
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work from broad directions
Self-motivated approach to duties
Effective communication with diverse backgrounds
Provide positive customer service experience
Key Requirements
Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation or allied field preferred
CTRS certification preferred
BLS certification required
Must pass crisis intervention training examination
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 150 pounds