Recreational Therapist - Inpatient - FT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for people with complex multiple trauma, stroke, brain injury, and other needs. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient services at five locations, as well as home health, long-term care resources, and pediatric therapy through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

The Recreational Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans using therapeutic recreational and leisure activities. Treatment is delivered in individual sessions and in small and large groups. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy.
• Current qualifying BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or an applicable listed grace-period credential.
• Critical thinking and effective communication skills.
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) granted through the NCTRC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
• Coordinate therapeutic recreation activities for large and small groups to observe patient responses and encourage socialization.
• Assess patients and establish recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet their individual needs.
• Provide patients and their families with information about leisure lifestyles and raise awareness of recreational resources in their communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level