Certified Recreational Therapist

Landmark Medical Center • Woonsocket, RI

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Medical Center is seeking a Certified Recreational Therapist to conduct a therapeutic recreation program in the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of physically and mentally disabled patients. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities, such as games, social activities, sports, or music, to encourage sociability and creative expression and to help patients learn recreational skills for use during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. The role creates an environment that allows patients to explore their potential, cultivate positive morale, and minimize the distress of illness. The therapist also monitors patient behavior and unit surroundings to help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week, working days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR) is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare, rehabilitative, or skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a therapeutic recreation program to facilitate rehabilitation of physically and mentally disabled patients.
• Direct patient participation in activities such as games, social activities, sports, or music.
• Promote sociability, creative expression, and recreational skills patients can use during hospitalization and after discharge.
• Create an environment that supports patients in exploring their potential, cultivating positive morale, and minimizing distress from illness.
• Monitor patient behavior and unit surroundings to help maintain a safe, therapeutic, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time