Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)•West Orange, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Requirements
- National certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is required to start
- Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion within the first 90 days of employment is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Acute Rehab preferred
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital, and the profession.
- Responsible for the provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload.
- Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital-wide leisure, social, and divergent programs.
- Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.
Benefits
- Extensive orientation program
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
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Career Level
Mid Level
