Recreational Therapist PRN

Select Medical • Frisco, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehab in Frisco, Texas is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Recreational Therapist to work on a multidisciplinary team in the Day Neuro Clinic. The program focuses on helping patients with acquired brain injuries return to their highest level of independence possible in leisure and avocational activities, as well as community reintegration. The ideal candidate will have strengths or particular interest in community re-integration, adaptive sports, expressive arts, and local community resources. Patients are treated as part of a multidisciplinary team, six hours a day, Monday through Friday. Experience with cognitive rehab, SCI, TBI, and CVA is preferred. We are looking for candidates who are creative, innovative, and work well on a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field.
• Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Must be available for weekend shifts; flexibility to pick up weekday shifts is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Cognitive rehab, SCI, TBI and CVA experience preferred.
• Strengths or particular interest in community re-integration, adaptive sports, expressive arts & local community resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement recreational therapy programs tailored to patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
• Conduct patient assessments and create individualized treatment plans to support rehabilitation goals.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic activities, including arts, music, games, exercise, and community outings, to promote functional improvement.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.
• Educate patients and families on the benefits of recreational therapy and provide strategies for continued engagement post-discharge.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and participate in team meetings to discuss care plans.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with facility policies and safety guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level