Recreational Therapist

Trinityrailwayexpress

Pontiac, MI, USA
Therapeutic recreation program coordination
Patient functional status assessment
Group and individual therapy provision
Coordinates a program of recreation therapy services to assist patients in recovering from or adjusting to illness or disability and in dealing with social problems

Job Summary

  • Coordinates a program of recreation therapy services to assist patients in recovering from or adjusting to illness or disability and in dealing with social problems.
  • Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in therapeutic recreation by attending seminars and reading relevant literature.
  • Demonstrates commitment to quality patient care by considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.

Matching Summary

Coordinates a program of recreation therapy services to assist patients in recovering from or adjusting to illness or disability and in dealing with social problems.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic recreation program coordination
  • Patient functional status assessment
  • Group and individual therapy provision
  • Budget management and inventory control
  • Documentation of patient progress
  • Collaboration with treatment team

Nice-to-have

  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Supervision of student interns and aides
  • Community re-integrative activities
  • Knowledge of current therapeutic trends
  • Cultural competency in patient care

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
  • Certification in Recreation Therapy from NCTRC
  • Six to twelve months related experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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