Recreational Therapist

Cook Children's Health Plan

Fort Worth, TX, United States
Therapeutic recreational activities
Psychiatry inpatient care
Weekend shift coverage
The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational activities for all psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients under general supervision as well as working in the Child Life Zone providing activities for patients and siblings

Job Summary

  • The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational activities for all psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients under general supervision as well as working in the Child Life Zone providing activities for patients and siblings.
  • The therapist will function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated plan of care.
  • Cook Children's Medical Center offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Matching Summary

The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational activities for all psychiatry inpatients and PHP patients under general supervision as well as working in the Child Life Zone providing activities for patients and siblings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • therapeutic recreational activities
  • psychiatry inpatient care
  • weekend shift coverage
  • program planning and implementation
  • interdisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • pediatric and psychiatric experience
  • experiential therapy training
  • child life zone activities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation
  • 1 year recreational therapy experience
  • Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
  • BLS certification within 60 days
  • CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 60 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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