Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist ( CTRS ) - FT Days
About The Position
Erlanger Hospital is hiring a full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at its 94-bed treatment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which provides psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages. The specialist plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. The hourly pay range is $24.10 to $31.95. The role assesses patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations; develops and implements treatment plans and activity interventions; and leads therapeutic activities that support patients’ mental and physical well-being, treatment goals, social skills, and independence. Activities may include leisure education, exercise, games, community outings, sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation techniques. The specialist adapts activities for specific groups and maintains a positive, empathetic, and professional approach, prioritizing patient safety and responding to unmet needs or complaints.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
- Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the facility’s patient population.
- CTRS certification, currently pursuing national certification, certification in a specialty area such as art, dance, or music, or clinical professional licensure such as LCPC or LPC with expressive therapy certification.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting preferred.
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients through observation and interviews with patients and families to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations.
- Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to support progress toward treatment goals.
- Plan and implement programs involving therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
- Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
- Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques tailored to their needs.
- Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that address patient needs and interests and support treatment goals.
- Engage patients in therapeutic activities, including exercise, games, and community outings.
- Help patients develop social skills needed to become or remain independent.
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are unmet; and prioritize patient safety.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount program
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
